When is the best time to perform a self breast examination?
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A week after your period is the best time, you should also try to do it the same time every month.  Right before and during your period your breasts can feel lumpy and bumpy anyway.  You should start them at an early age, that way when your risk of cancer goes up you will know what is normal for you and what isn't.
681685
A core biopsy is done with a needle that is hollow that they will stick in the breast to get a sample. They will numb the area first, but it's not that painful even without numbing, just similiar to a normal shot.  If you can feel the lump, they will just insert it there, if they can't feel the lump, they may attach a guiding tool like an ultrasound to the needle so they can see where it goes to get a sample.  Do not use or wear talcum powder, deodorant, lotion, or perfume under your arms or on your breasts on the day of the procedure.  When it's done you can leave.
531481
As a cancer nurse, I can not emphasize strong enough even MEN get breast cancer!!  I'm not saying you have cancer, but I would make an appointment to get it checked out, especially if you noticed changes.  It is most probably a mammary gland or lymph node, but I'd get it checked out to find out what it isn't.  Your body is going thru changes related to puberty, so it could be a hormonal thing. Yes, even men go thru hormonal changes too. You could also have your mom look at it, I know it sounds ickey, but (she probably knows how to do a breast exam on herself) she could touch the areas in question on you and she could give you insight on what is normal. If that grosses you out to much, just tell her you need an appointment with your Dr.
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anyone can get breast cancer. men get it too. the size or development of your breasts doesn't matter.\n\ndo a self check once a month. you'll understand your body better, and you'll notice that the fatty tissue that breasts are comprised of is often lumpy feeling, and then you won't freak out so much.
1174026
it is needed at health area to scan body
976824
there is not a precise time for that, like any other part of your body :)\nspecifically, breast development has to do with your endocrino (sorry f my enlgish) system.\nof course, any "general fat" makes it grow, but please, please, enjoy your breasts and don't worry about them :)
1119991
You can always have a doctor check you out when you have your yearly exams and stuff like that.  When I go for my checkup, my doctor's check my breasts, and I've already had an ultrasound and mammogram (I was 18 when I got both), and the lumps are normal before your menstrual cycle starts.  I have something called fibrocystic disease, which is basically a fancy way of saying I have "lumpy breasts".  It's normal for women who've never had kids, haven't went through menopause, or young women in adolescence and early adulthood.  It's normal to feel tenderness and some soreness every now and then, but remember to do self breast exams on yourself after your period ends.  As always, you can get checked out, to make sure everything's okay.  Hope this helps!!!
645318
Yes, it is.  That's why your health care professional will probably recommend that you do your monthly self-exams a couple of days after your period has ended. That's when your breasts are least "full", and it's more comfortable & easier to feel anything unusual. (If you have a mammogram, try to schedule it for that time of your cycle.) It's a good idea to keep a log of your periods, so you or your dr can see if there's been a change. Note such things as emotional symptoms, physical symptoms, flow, energy level, what foods help/make things worse, and anything that may impact your health. You'd be surprised, lots of things can impact your period's timing, symptoms & nature. Medications, stress, diet, & illness are some factors.  If the lumps are really uncomfortable, there are things you can do to ease that, but you'll have to find which ones work for you -- every woman is different. Evening Primrose Oil &/or vitamin C are a couple things that have helped me.  It's good that you are observing your body & wanting to take care of yourself. Good luck !
529204
Drink lots of water, plenty of sleep, limit sun exposure, regular pap smears and self breast exams, take a calcium supplement, maintain good diet and exercise.  Probably all the stuff your mama has been telling you throughout your teenage years, but she's right.
801825
Only insisting on having it checked out-\nIm 20 and am a breast cancer survivor, but at her age she still hasent really truly gone thru puberty it could be a number of things- a cyst, or breast developing pains\nJust insist on a doctor check up\nand do a breast self exam to follow up
741286
He will talk to you and examine your breast. Depends on his findings and your age he could ask for ultrasound scan or mammogram or he could put a needle in the breast if he finds a lump.\nBreast pain is common and usually not a serious problem.\nGood luck
719858
There are many different factors that could contribute to this....are you menstrating right now, or will you be within the next week or so? Many women experience breast tenderness right before or during their period. Also, have you examined it for any lumps or bumps? Most lumps are actually painless, but it doesn't hurt to check. Also, the lymph tissue in your breast could be irritated, like mine was this past week, causing breast tenderness. If you do not think this is caused by your menses, then perhaps you should make an appointment with your doctor :)
1125067
Early detection is the answer. \n Speak with your doctor about when is a good time to start testing ?
365562
morning, after you take care of mother nature.  You can basically do it anytime of the day, but to get a consistent number, make sure you measure around the same time each day.
322894
I work at an outpatient imaging facility and I perform ultrasounds.  I am well aware that it can be uncomfortable to fill your bladder for an OB or pelvic scan.  I do not need to wait for a doctor to do a patient exam.  In about 90% of instances, I am on time or ahead of time.  If I am running late, it is usually because a patient, at some point in the day, has shown up late for their appointment.  It is very hard to make up 15-30 minutes later in the day.  If one patient is late, it makes everyone else wait for their appointment.  So, don't assume it is your technologist who is slow or showing up to work on time.  That usually is not the case.\n\nAnyhow, if you know your body well enough, you can alter the drinking instructions which were given to you.  If you know your bladder fills fast, drink a little later than they tell you to.  In order to do OB or pelvic or kidney exams, for that matter, you need to have a full bladder....meaning you must feel like you have to pee.  Good luck, and I am sure you will be fine.  Not one of my patients has ever had an accident!
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Around the time that you would get your period would be about the time that you may start noticing symptoms of pregnancy.  It's also around that time that you could take a pregnancy test.\n\nA home pregnancy test only works 4 days before your period for about 68% of people.  I would just wait until your period unless you NEED to know sooner for some reason.  Your breasts may be tender b/c your period is next week.
455679
it's not bad. i didn't get mine till i was 15. the dr.s say you should usually start about the same time your mom did when she was younger. they also say the only time you should become concerned is if your boobs have been growing for more than two yr.s and you still haven't gotten it. that's when you should see a dr. but look at this way as long as you haven't gotten it yet you don't have to worry about wicked cramps and mood swings.