If it is your first time having a well woman exam or you are having the exam done by a new doctor, the initial exam will likely take longer than subsequent exams, as your provider will need to review your medical history. During the medical history review, your provider may ask you questions about any conditions or diseases you have or those that are hereditary, any medications you are taking, previous hospitalizations or surgeries, and if you have any allergies. Your provider may also ask if you are sexually active or not. This portion of the exam should not take more than 10 to 15 minutes. Depending on what your provider deems necessary for the physical portion of the exam, it could take an additional 15 to 30 minutes.