Fertility 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 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 percent* to help increase access for all.
If your plan includes an over-the-counter (OTC) allowance, you can use those 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:
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.
Find trusted resources and guidance to care for yourself and your baby. Learn about pregnancy complications, nutrition, making the most of your prenatal visit and more.
If you feel intense sadness, worry or trouble bonding with your baby, you’re not alone. Postpartum depression affects around one in seven women.* If you need support, we’ll help you find a mental health provider who can help.
Most Aetna medical plans cover these preventive services at no extra cost to you. This includes cervical cancer and breast cancer screenings, and certain vaccines.*
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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/PCP office |
Physical changes or concerns |
Usually 3 years after being sexually active or by age 21, whichever comes first |
Annually |
|
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear) |
Gynecologist/PCP office |
Cancerous or pre-cancerous cells |
For women ages 21 to 29: Pap smear every 3 years
For women ages 30 to 65: Pap smear every 3 years; or pap smear every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus testing in combination with cytology (co-testing) |
Annually until age 30; may move to every 3 years after |
|
Breast cancer screening (Mammogram) |
Imaging center |
Changes in breast health, including suspicious lumps that could be cancerous |
Age 40 to 74 (earlier than 40 if breast cancer runs in your family) |
Every 1 to 2 years based on the recommendations of your doctor |
|
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
Gynecologist, pediatrician and PCP 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 9 to 45; speak with your doctor about vaccines if you’re between age 27 and 45 |
2 to 3 doses, depending on age |
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What it is |
Pelvic and breast exam |
|---|---|
|
Where it’s done |
Gynecologist/PCP 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 |
Cervical cancer screening (Pap smear) |
|
Where it’s done |
Gynecologist/PCP office |
|
What it checks for |
Cancerous or pre-cancerous cells |
|
When to get it |
For women ages 21 to 29: Pap smear every 3 years
For women ages 30 to 65: Pap smear every 3 years; or pap smear every 5 years with high-risk human papillomavirus testing in combination with cytology (co-testing) |
|
Ongoing care |
Annually until age 30; may move to every 3 years after |
|
What it is |
Breast cancer screening (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 to 74 (earlier than 40 if breast cancer runs in your family) |
|
Ongoing care |
Every 1 to 2 years based on the recommendations of your doctor |
|
What it is |
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine |
|
Where it’s done |
Gynecologist, pediatrician and PCP 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 9 to 45; speak with your doctor about vaccines if you’re between age 27 and 45 |
|
Ongoing care |
2 to 3 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.
Aetna®, CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and MinuteClinic, LLC (which either operates or provides certain management support services to MinuteClinic®-branded walk-in clinics) are part of the CVS Health® family of companies. Aetna is the brand name for products and services provided by Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates.
Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations.