In article >, "cybercat" >
wrote:

> "ravenlynne" > wrote
> >>
> >
> > I've heard both that it's excruciating (although I think that *may* be an
> > exaggeration) and that it's nothing to worry about. I'm trying to not
> > worry about it...but still not looking forward to my first.
> >
>
> A lot depends on whether you have "thickened" breasts--such as
> the state caused by the very common fibrocystic breast disease
> that something like one in three women have.

I think I said that. :-)

Breast exams are a pita because I never know what lump should not be
there! And it generally hurts. It's why I was pleasantly surprised.

>
> No matter how careful the technician is, they *have* to squash
> your boobies to get the image. If your breasts feel "like a bag of
> water" which is how my doctor says a normal breast feels, it
> should not be too uncomfortable. If they are thicker, firmer than
> this, the squeezing will be uncomfortable. That said, it is not
> something you have to endure for long. I've had two now. I
> will go every year, just to be sure all is well.
>
> (I said it "hurt like hell," really it was just uncomfortable. It's
> worth it for the peace of mind.)

I'd expected the pressure to be much greater than it actually was.
Guess the new machines don't have to squash them as flat.

She took three views instead by just changing it's position on the plate
rather than turning it into a pancake.
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