Abortion Clinic. Dr. James S. Pendergraft opened the Orlando Women's Center in March 1996 to provide a full range of health care for women, including abortion clinic, physical examinations, family planning, counseling, laboratory services and sexually transmitted disease screening and counseling. Abortion Clinic.
A mammogram is one of the safest ways that is used to check if there is any problem with the breast of a woman. It is actually an x-ray of the breasts, as it involves in using a special and very low dose x-ray machine taking pictures of both breasts.
Effective Method of Preventing Cancer
Mammogram is an effective way of breast cancer prevention, as it is the most reliable procedure to detect early stages of breast cancer. However, there are some limitations of mammogram. Many cancers may not be detected by mammograms. Such breast cancers can be detected by breast self-exam. This article will guide you in getting ready for your mammogram.
What You Should Watch Out For?
Firstly, you should check the place where you are going to have your mammogram, so that you get to know about any special instructions, which you must follow before you arrive there. You should make the appointment for your mammogram for at least one week after the completion of your period. This is because your breast generally hurt less during this time. You should make sure that you tell your mammography facility, if you have ever got any type of breast implants.
Things to Remember Before Visiting Mammogram Facility
It is better that you wear a shirt preferably with shorts, skirt or pants. This helps you to undress from the waist up, thus leaving your pants, skirt or shorts on while you are getting your mammogram. It is highly advised that do not use any sort of deodorant, lotion, powder or lotion on your breasts or under your arms on the day you are having your mammogram.
Using these things may result in shadows on your mammogram, as they contain small aluminium particles. You can use cornstarch in place of talcum powder or deodorant, as it does not interfere with the x-ray image. You should not use any sort skin lotions on your breasts, as it can make them slippery. Hence, it will result in a movement during the process and a blurred image may be produced.
What Actually Happens During the Diagnosis Process?
After reaching the clinic, you should undress up to your waist. Try wearing clothes that can be easily removed and has loose fittings. Do not wear a bra on the day. Do not forget to take a hairbrush, so that you can tidy up at the time of redressing. After undressing, you will be asked to put on the hospital gown, opening to the front. The technician will help you in positioning yourself in front of the mammogram machine while standing. While taking the mammogram, your technician will rest each of your breasts on a metal plate, arranging maximum of the breast tissue between the top compression plate and the bottom plate. Your breasts will then be imaged and compressed for various lateral and vertical images.
It is recommended that women, especially those belonging to the upper age limit of 40 years or more, have a mammogram of their breasts done every year. This helps in early detection of breast cancer in one’s breast and ensures proper treatment, which can even cure cancer.
To Your Health!
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
A Good Diet During Menopause
By: Brad Bahr | 23/12/2009What should you eat durring menopause? Find out in this helpful article. Even though menopause is a tough period for most women, commencing a correct menopause diet can really help the symptoms.
How to Prevent Vaginal Odor- Get Rid of a Stinky Vagina Fast
By: Michelle Jacobs | 22/12/2009Vaginal odor is a big problem that affects a lot of women. If you are suffering from vaginal odor, then you know exactly how it feels. All you want is for the odor to be gone so you can return to being the confident woman that you once were. You need to make a change and learn how to prevent vaginal odor and get rid of a stinky vagina fast.
Ovarian Cyst Surgery Or Natural Remedy For Ovarian Cysts - It Really is Your Choice - Choose Wisely
By: J Eileen Henry | 22/12/2009When you are faced with decisions about treatment options for an ovarian cyst...you need to take control of your own life, and at the very least...explore natural remedies to cure cysts on ovaries. Conventional medicine fails over ninety five percent of the time, therefore making ovarian cyst surgery a necessity...according to your doctor, that is. On the other hand, the natural way will eliminate the majority of cysts. Hmmm...your choice!
Overcome Infertility-Menstrual Cycle modification-Symptoms, Causes &Treatments;Of Symptoms Of Sore Breast And Irritability Of The Ovulation Phrase
By: Kyle J. Norton | 22/12/2009Some women may experience sore breast and irritability during ovulation phrase of menstrual cycle.They are defined as conditions of liver qi can not move blood freely due to liver qi stagnation.
Ovarian Cysts After Menopause – Yes, Ovarian Cysts Can Occur In Post Menopausal Women
By: Karen Kalata | 22/12/2009Yes, ovarian cysts after menopause can occur, but with it comes certarin risks for post menopausal women. Learn here about ovarian cysts after menopause, treatment methods and natural remedies to get rid of that unwanted cyst - often for good.
Ovarian Cysts After Menopause – Yes, Ovarian Cysts Can Occur In Post Menopausal Women
By: Karen Kalata | 22/12/2009Yes, ovarian cysts after menopause can occur, but with it comes certarin risks for post menopausal women. Learn here about ovarian cysts after menopause, treatment methods and natural remedies to get rid of that unwanted cyst - often for good.
How to Tighten your Vagina
By: Osita Modozie | 22/12/2009This hub contains ideas which you can use to tightening your vagina. If you want to learn the proven ways to tighten your vagina, check the content of this article.
How to Cure Vaginal Yeast Infection With Yogurt, Garlic, and Vinegar
By: Thomas Lynn | 22/12/2009If you suffer from vaginal yeast infection, learning on how to cure the infection will be the first step you should take. As you know that there are many successful treatment methods that have been used by many sufferers all over the world, but, by far, natural treatment methods are considered to be the most effective at killing the bad bacteria in your body.
Organics Foods: The Facts Revealed By A Recent Study.
By: James S. Pendergraft | 04/11/2009 | HealthA world-wide awareness of health issues have resulted in more and more people deciding to go organic especially in terms of the food choices they make when they go grocery shopping for their families. For most people this move is the result of a belief that organic food contributes more...
Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsMultiple sclerosis, also called as MS in short, is a nervous disorder which affects the central nervous system .i.e. brain and spinal cord. This causes imbalance between body organs and the brain which results in down fall of vision, hearing capabilities and muscle strength. It’s because of lack of a substance in nerves called myelin which is gradually destroyed due to MS disorder.
Bipolar Disorder: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsA bipolar disease is a serious mental problem where the patient constantly subjected to severe mood swings. It is a strange mental disorder where the patient undergoes maniac events at higher swings and extreme depressions and lower moods. Manic-depressive disorder, the other name of the bipolar disease is a mental illness that caused in early adulthood of humans. Recent researches shows that even preteen children and teenagers can also be affected by bipolar disease.
Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsOsteoarthritis, which is also called as degenerative arthritis is the most common type of arthritis which is affecting millions of people around the globe. It generally is caused by the loss of cartilage material between the joints. Cartilage is a soft cushion like material which constitute about 70% of water and other protein content like collagen and proteoglycans.
Tay-Sachs Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsTay-Sachs disease is a very rare genetic disease where the fatty compounds in the body accumulate themselves in brain cells and tissues and results in malfunctioning of brain cells. This genetic disorder on a long run can destroy the entire nervous system. It generally occurs because of the absence of a very important enzyme called beta-hexosaminidase A.
How to Safely Exercise Yourself During Your Pregnancy
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Women's HealthExercise during pregnancy helps you to stay fit and healthy through out the nine months. A good expert suggested workout will improve your stamina and strength in muscles thus helps you to prepare for a less complicated delivery. Exercise also helps you to maintain the perfect weight during pregnancy.
Sickle Cell Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsSickle cell disease or Sickle cell anemia is a type of blood related disorder where red blood cells are affected. As we all know, hemoglobin is the key substance in the red blood cells which carries oxygen to lungs and other different parts of the human body. A regular and perfect red blood cell contains hemoglobin A.
Cystic Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
By: James S. Pendergraft | 29/10/2009 | Diseases & ConditionsCystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that seriously affects lungs, liver, intestines and pancreas. Technically speaking, Cystic Fibrosis shortly called as CF in medical terms is a genetic disorder where the secretory glands in the body are not normal functional. It’s a condition which is mostly observed in the childhood of patients, sometimes as early as in their births. Mucus, sweat and other bodily secretions are affected by Cystic Fibrosis and as a result they cause serious health problems for the patients.