Can a mammogram be done without squeezing the breasts? had one yesterday that bruised i do not wish to have more mammograms after that if i never had one gain i will be fine hurt so bad!

No : No but the use of MRI for evaluation of the breast is increasing, MRI does not require any squeezing today mammogram is still the gold standard , along with monthly self exams and yearly breast exams by your primary care provider.

There : There is a cushion which can make mammograms more comfortable, but does not get in the way of x-rays, called mammopad - the website below lets you enter your zip code to find a center near you. Use "find a provider" or click on the button. I am not affiliated with them. They report an average 50% reduction in discomfort. Also, talk to your md about using Lidocaine 4% gel - a non-prescription local anesthetic gel - before the mammogram. One study found that it may work better than pain tablets like Ibuprofen or tylenol (acetaminophen). A link to the study is below. Mammograms save lives in women 40 and older so i hope you are able to keep getting screened. Best wishes.

No, a mammo: can't be done without compression. However, compression should not cause bruising. Please give it another try next year. Tell the tech what happened to you. They can't do it without compression, but they can do it with less compression so it doesn't cause bruising.