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How long it's recommend to do mammogram for women, 41 years old, with heterogeneously dense breast? is it every few months? a year? is it every year?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Once per year: In general the recommendation is for annual mammograms after age 40.

Answered 8/18/2016

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