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For your next mammogram . . .
Yoga Bear
Yoga Bear
ForumPosted September 23, 2008
The next time you get a mammogram, ladies, here's something you might want to avoid: wearing deodorant! Apparently a smudge from antiperspirant, powder or lotion can be misinterpreted as a tiny tumor or calcium deposit on your scan. To avoid any unnecessary anxiety due to a "false positive" you may want to go "au naturel" on the day of your test.

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indianwomenhealth
indianwomenhealth
ForumPosted October 28, 2009
Tips for getting a mammogram

* It is advised not to have your mammogram the week before you get your period or during your period since your breasts
may be tender or swollen at this time.
* When going for a mammogram do not use deodorant, perfume, or body talc as they can show up as white spots on the X-ray.
* Wear a top with a skirt or pants, instead of a dress as you will need to undress from your waist up for the mammogram.
* If you are on Hormone replacement therapy stop it two weeks prior to the mammogram or else they may cause shadows on the
X-ray, which may lead to error in reporting.
For more information on women's health Visit
:http://www.indianwomenshealth.com/Mammograms-5
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