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Health Tip: Before Your Mammogram

Posted on 08/20/2008, 09:00
By -- Diana Kohnle

How to prepare for the test

(HealthDay News) -- Before scheduling or showing up for a mammogram, you should be fully prepared to get the best results.

The National Women's Health Information Center offers these guidelines for what to do before a mammogram:

When scheduling the appointment, plan to go about one week after your period. Your breasts will be less sore at this time.
If you have breast implants, make sure you tell the facility about them when you schedule your appointment.
The day of your mammogram, wear a separate shirt and skirt, shorts or pants, not a dress. It will be easier to just remove your top during the mammogram.
To avoid shadows on your result, don't use any lotions, powders, deodorant or perfumes on the day of your mammogram.

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