Complete guide to attending a mammogram

How should I prepare for a mammogram?? This is one of the most common questions we are asked in our clinic.. For that very reason, in our blog today, We tell you how to prepare for a mammogram and answer some of the doubts and questions that we most frequently receive.

Being a test that we perform once a year we are not very related to some of the steps to follow or recommendations or we even think that some guidelines that are not true must be followed.

Well then, To solve everything that can disturb you we have created the guide for a mammogram, Because as we always say in Julve Radiólogas., We take care of you from person to person.

How to go to a mammogram

CLOTHES

Come with comfortable clothing to remove and put; besides, To make you more comfortable you can wear two pieces instead of dress, since we will ask you to discuss the waist only up.

Creams and deodorant

Avoid using creams, Talc and deodorant powders that day in armpits and breasts since they can lead to confusion. Sometimes these types of products appear as white spots in the images

COMPANION

It is not necessary to be accompanied for image diagnosis, But if you feel more comfortable, for us there is no problem. The person who comes with you Julve Radiólogas can be waiting comfortably in our waiting room.

Mammography duration

The test lasts some 10-15 minutes.

Food and medications

A question that is usually repeated is whether it is necessary, and not, It is not necessary since the test does not interfere with your food schedules.
As for whether you are a chronic patient and take medication in a regular basis it is not necessary to stop taking it, Nor do you need to take any medication prior to the test. Yeah, It is recommended that you tell us if you are in hormonal treatment since that can influence your breasts.

Information prior to mammography

It is important that if you have previous reports or mammograms, bring them so that we can check if there are significant changes in your breasts or there is any alteration with respect to previous tests.

From person to person

It is essential that if you have noticed any change or anomaly in the breast you tell us, either a lump, A hardness, secretion, mammary nipple or prosthesis investment. To know about these changes, the self -exploration of our own is very important that we must make us at home. Here we leave you a complete guide to the breast self -exploration.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or if you are in the breastfeeding period it is important that you tell us since the mammography is advised against during pregnancy but there is suspicion of breast cancer is done since radiation is very low.

When I will have the results of my mammography

The philosophy of our expert mammography clinic in Valencia is to put our patients in the center of our work, For this reason, one of our radiologists will inform you of the findings at the same time of performing the test and will indicate whether it is necessary to follow up the injury or puncture of this or, If on the contrary you must continue with the usual reviews. The report you issue you will be printed on the same day.

Mammography: Why is it important to make me a

Because mammography is the only diagnostic technique that has so far demonstrated its effectiveness in decreasing breast cancer mortality. Breast ultrasound complements mammography, but it cannot replace mammography in early detection, since there are premalignant and malignant lesions that are only visible in a mammogram.

Given the importance of this test we have created this guide to prepare for a mammogram and come to see us as quieter and more relaxed as possible. Our job is to take care of your health and that includes helping you feel safe when you visit our Expert Mammography Clinic Julve Radiologas..

Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions or consultation in our WhatsApp 657016301 or through our social networks, Facebook and Instagram; We will be happy to be able to advise you.