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Mammograms

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:24:45 +0000

What is a mammogram?

Mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts that is performed to detect early signs of breast cancer.

Are regular mammograms necessary?

Regular mammograms are necessary to detect breast cancer early. Signs of early breast cancer can sometimes be detected as early as three years before it can be actually seen. When detected early, the chances of treatment and cure are enhanced.

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Breast Self Examination

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:20:37 +0000

A breast self-exam is important to help you notice any unusual lumps or change in appearance of your breasts.

It is advised that women from age 20 begin breast self-exams.

According to the American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines, a breast self-exam is an important part of general breast health.

Breast Self-Exam

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Breast Pain

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:17:56 +0000

Breast pain or mastalgia is a common problem that occurs in younger, premenopausal women. Although it can also occur in postmenopausal women, the incidence is quite rare. Breast pain can occur in either breast or both and can last for days, weeks or sometimes even months.

Having breast pain need not mean you have breast cancer. However, if you have constant pain that disrupts your normal daily activities such as work or sexual relationships, consult your doctor and get a breast exam done.

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Breast Conditions

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:14:57 +0000

Breast disorders are of two types: Benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous). Fortunately, regular self-examination of the breasts and mammograms will help in detecting these problems early.

Breast pain (mastalgia) affects many women at some point in their lives. Younger, premenopausal women experience mastalgia more often than postmenopausal women. Some amount of breast pain is experienced before menstrual period and before Menopause. Some women go through moderate-to-severe breast pain for a few days while others feel severe breast pain throughout their menstrual cycles.
Breast pain alone is not an indicator of breast cancer. Yet, if you have unexplained and prolonged breast pains consult your doctor immediately. Read More On IWH

Basics of Breast Health

bharti — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:11:10 +0000

Although the primary function of the breasts is production of milk for the new born baby, the female breasts also play an important role in female sexual behavior.

Stimulation of the breasts enhances the sexual pleasure of a woman. Getting to know more about your breasts will help you maintain good breast health.

The components of breast include:

Milk producing and transporting tissues
Structural tissues

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