Put it this way - my Mum only has to have one now, since the breast cancer.
Seriously, it shouldn't hurt but she tells me it is uncomfortable. There certainly shouldn't be any bruising.
I had to drag my mum along to her first one. They found a small lump which she would never have found by self examination. It turned out to be cancer but it was caught so early, 20 years on, she's still here to tell the tale.
How old do you have to be to get one?
I've had a bit of an issue lately and have to go back after the year to get checked again.
I've just bid a fond farewell to my nipple piercing yesterday... there were tears! :cry:
I've had one and it was mildy uncomfortable but didn't hurt. I'm rather on the small side so it took a while to get it sorted lol
Anais,
it's better to be safe than sorry hun.
I had one done last week and i would say it was uncomfortable, but its more a feeling of the skin above your breast being stretched than the fact that they can make your boobs go flat and boy i didnt realise they would get them that flat!!! I agree about the gown and shopping basket being worse though lol Essex is tight with its lockers too.
On a plus point my piercings stayed in which i was pleased about and the mamogram didnt hurt them one bit.
Hope all goes well for you hunni. Dont know if your health authority is like mine but i got my results same day.
Jane xx