A 44-year-old member asked:
what to do if i cannot give myself a breast exam..?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Why can't you?: Check this site to learn to do a breast exam: http://www.breastselfexams.org/self-exams/women-s-self-exams. Additionally, ask your physician to instruct you. Your physician can exam when seen for follow up.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: breast exam?
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Self vs. Clinical: A clinical breast exam is performed by a health care provider. A visual inspection and manual palpation are performed to look for abnormalities.
A breast self exam(bse) is when a woman checks her own breast tissue once a month. This is done to get to know one's own unique lumpiness and be able to identify when something is abnormal or feels different.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
I cannot give myself a breast exam, what to do?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Not sure why you: Can't examine your breasts. If it is not possible, then your partner can be taught to do a breast exam. Your physician can also perform a breast exam.
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