It’s not fun but every one I’ve had has been done as quickly as possible by women who totally get it and who have been some of the most wonderful medical staff I’ve ever dealt with. They gave me a rose after my first mammogram, along with the very practical advice to get a copy of my mammograms if I was going to move to another state.
It’s not fun but every one I’ve had has been done as quickly as possible by women who totally get it and who have been some of the most wonderful medical staff I’ve ever dealt with. They gave me a rose after my first mammogram, along with the very practical advice to get a copy of my mammograms if I was going to move to another state.
The best mammogram experience I’ve had so far was at a women’s clinic where they made every step as comfortable as possible - a private changing room and locker, a soft, warmed bathrobe, “spa” lighting and ambience. A friend told me about it and I’ve recommended it to others. Pre-pandemic you could also book a massage afterwards! It’s worth asking around to find out where people have had mammograms and if they would recommend that location. Even the most bare-bones location I went to - a satellite clinic in a shopping mall - had wonderful staff who did what they could to help me feel as comfortable as possible.
I have very dense tissue and a tendency to get benign cysts that hurt when pressed, so while I do find the process painful, each squish is a matter of seconds and I don’t have lasting pain afterwards. Tell your tech if you are feeling apprehensive! They are professionals who have done this many times and can help!
It’s not fun but every one I’ve had has been done as quickly as possible by women who totally get it and who have been some of the most wonderful medical staff I’ve ever dealt with. They gave me a rose after my first mammogram, along with the very practical advice to get a copy of my mammograms if I was going to move to another state.
The best mammogram experience I’ve had so far was at a women’s clinic where they made every step as comfortable as possible - a private changing room and locker, a soft, warmed bathrobe, “spa” lighting and ambience. A friend told me about it and I’ve recommended it to others. Pre-pandemic you could also book a massage afterwards! It’s worth asking around to find out where people have had mammograms and if they would recommend that location. Even the most bare-bones location I went to - a satellite clinic in a shopping mall - had wonderful staff who did what they could to help me feel as comfortable as possible.
I have very dense tissue and a tendency to get benign cysts that hurt when pressed, so while I do find the process painful, each squish is a matter of seconds and I don’t have lasting pain afterwards. Tell your tech if you are feeling apprehensive! They are professionals who have done this many times and can help!