Does having a mammogram hurt?
It is reported by the majority of women as feeling awkward, uncomfortable and that they feel a little violated afterwards but you should experience no real pain. but, if you should have sharp pains or intolerable discomfort, please tell the technician right away so that a more comfortable position can be achieved or more importantly, this could alert the technician to an underlying cause.
The biggest fear of patients about mammograms is the compression factor. This has to be done though to get a proper view of the breast -- immobilize it to reduce any blurring that may happen during the view. Some women report the cessation of caffeine intake helps decrease discomfort significantly.
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