Most doctors recommend women aged 40 and older have a mammogram yearly. If there is family history of breast cancer, sometimes they may send you sooner. So, if it's time for your first, or your second, vitacost.com offers these helpful hints.
- When you schedule your appointment, make it for the week after your period so your breasts will be less sore.
- Notify staff when you schedule your appointment if you have breast implants.
- The day of, wear a skirt, shorts, or pants instead of a dress so you only have to be undressed on top.
- Avoid using perfume, deodorant, lotion, or powder on the day of the appointment, because these products can show up on a mammogram.
So ladies, what are some other good pointers for those first timers?
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