A 35-year-old member asked:

How often should people perform breast and testicular self-exams?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Self -exams: Monthly breast self-examination is recommended & monthly self-examination of the testicles is recommended.

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Family Medicine 39 years experience

Monthly for both: In females right after your period is the best time to check.

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