Infertility services
Many women have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. But there are services that can support you. Find out when to ask for help and the available treatment options.
Heavy periods. Mood swings. Night sweats. We’ve heard it — we’ve lived it. And the medical professionals across Aetna and CVS Health® are here to walk you through it.
Did you know that your Aetna plan may cover menstrual or menopause support?
Many MinuteClinic® at CVS® locations offer both support options, with services like PMS and menopause treatment, irregular period evaluations and birth control consultations. Most Aetna plans cover birth control at no extra cost, too.
Women’s health MinuteClinic services
Other health care professionals may be available as well. Just call the number on the back of your ID card for more information.
As a CVS Health company, we’re proud to share that CVS Health has reduced the cost of its brand period products by 25% to help increase access for all.*
If your plan includes an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance, you can use the funds on select period products and save even more. Stop into your local CVS® store or log in to your OTC account to order online.
Your menstrual cycle can affect all parts of you — your mind, mood, sleep, skin … the list goes on. Regular periods in the years between puberty and menopause are usually a sign that your body is working normally. Irregular, or heavy, painful periods could be signs of a more serious condition. Let’s go over a few:
It happens when cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside of the uterus. No one knows why this happens. But we do know endometriosis can cause pain and abnormal bleeding.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormone imbalance that can affect ovulation. It can cause problems with your periods and make it hard to get pregnant. It may also cause other symptoms, such as weight gain, acne or hair growth on the face or body.
Premenstrual Syndrome is a set of physical or mood-related symptoms that hits before your period each month. Symptoms begin about 1 to 2 weeks before your period starts and go away in the first few days of your period.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is a more severe form of PMS. It can cause a variety of physical and mental health symptoms. Some women experience anger, severe anxiety and depression, insomnia and other mood changes.
Many women have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. But there are services that can support you. Find out when to ask for help and the available treatment options.
Get help from the time you start planning a family until after your baby is born with the Aetna Maternity Program.
5 health care questions to ask when you’re starting a family
One in five women have postpartum anxiety,* and one in seven have postpartum depression.* If you need support, we’ll help you find a mental health professional who can help.
Most Aetna medical plans cover these preventive services at no extra cost to you:
What it is: |
Where it’s done: |
What it checks for: |
When to get it: |
Ongoing care: |
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Pelvic and breast exam |
Gynecologist office |
Physical changes or concerns |
Usually 3 years after being sexually active or by age 21, whichever comes first |
Annually |
Pap smear |
Gynecologist office |
Cancerous or pre-cancerous cells |
Usually every 3 years for women aged 21 to 65 |
Annually until age 30; may move to every 3 years after |
Mammogram |
Imaging center |
Changes in breast health, including suspicious lumps that could be cancerous |
Age 40; earlier if breast cancer runs in your family |
Every 1 to 2 years |
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
Gynecologist, pediatrician and primary care doctor offices; retail health clinics, like MinuteClinic at CVS locations |
Prevents, rather than checks for, HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer |
Recommended at 11 or 12 years old; but can get anytime age nine to 45 |
Two- to three doses, depending on age |
What it is: |
Pelvic and breast exam |
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Where it’s done: |
Gynecologist office |
What it checks for: |
Physical changes or concerns |
When to get it: |
Usually 3 years after being sexually active or by age 21, whichever comes first |
Ongoing care: |
Annually |
What it is: |
Pap smear |
Where it’s done: |
Gynecologist office |
What it checks for: |
Cancerous or pre-cancerous cells |
When to get it: |
Usually every 3 years for women aged 21 to 65 |
Ongoing care: |
Annually until age 30; may move to every 3 years after |
What it is: |
Mammogram |
Where it’s done: |
Imaging center |
What it checks for: |
Changes in breast health, including suspicious lumps that could be cancerous |
When to get it: |
Age 40; earlier if breast cancer runs in your family |
Ongoing care: |
Every 1 to 2 years |
What it is: |
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
Where it’s done: |
Gynecologist, pediatrician and primary care doctor offices; retail health clinics, like MinuteClinic at CVS locations |
What it checks for: |
Prevents, rather than checks for, HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer |
When to get it: |
Recommended at 11 or 12 years old; but can get anytime age nine to 45 |
Ongoing care: |
Two- to three doses, depending on age |
Some cancers, like ovarian cancer, don’t have good screenings. That’s why it’s so important to know your risk factors and pay attention to symptoms that happen frequently or for several weeks, like abdominal bloating; pelvic or abdominal pain; difficulty eating; feeling full after eating small portions; urinating frequently or feeling the urge to pee. Talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in your body that aren’t normal for you.
*FOR PERIOD PRODUCT PRICE REDUCTION: Qualifying period products include CVS Health® and Live Better™ by CVS Health brand tampons, menstrual pads, liners and cups at core CVS Pharmacy® locations. 25% reduction is based on the regular retail price as of dates on or before October 13, 2022, and will not reflect promotions or sales. Visit cvs.com/Women for details.
*FOR POSTPARTUM ANXIETY SOURCE: Sandra Nakić Radoš, Meri Tadinac, Radoslav Herman. Anxiety During Pregnancy and Postpartum. National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. March 2018. Accessed September 19, 2022.
*FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION SOURCE: Mughal S, Azhar Y, Siddiqui W. Postpartum depression. National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. July 20, 2022. Accessed September 19, 2022.
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