Breast self-examination

Self-examination should be carried out regularly, in the first 7-12 days from the onset of menstruation. Nenenstraining women should examine their breasts on the same days, once a month.

Self-examination begins with examination in the mirror, with good lighting. Undressing to the waist and standing in front of the mirror, assess the size and shape of the mammary glands, skin condition and nipple. The chest is examined as standing, with hands on the waist, and with the torso tilting, raising the arms to the sides and up. The left breast is felt with the right hand, and the right one with the left; First standing (free hand to put on the belt), then lying (free hand put behind the head). Alternately pressing the palm surface of the closed and straightened fingers of the hand different parts of the gland, "spread out"? Her tissue on the chest wall. After that, the breast tissue between fingers is brushed, paying attention to tautness, granularity and other changes in its structure, moving from the periphery to the nipple. It is necessary to methodically examine the entire mammary gland.

You should consult your doctor if:

• Asymmetric enlargement or reduction of mammary glands
• The appearance of seals, bulging or skin tingling reddening and puffiness,? A lemon crust?
• Retraction, pitting, or discharge from the nipple
• Presence of dense, enlarged axillary lymph nodes
• Other changes that occurred after the previous self-examination