Bréast exams are ways to check a woman's bréasts for changes and lumps. They are performed by a health care provider — often as a routine part of a gynecological exam.
Women over 40 should also get mammograms to check for bréast changes and lumps.
Bréast exams, along with mammograms, can improve the chance of detecting breast cancer early. And the earlier bréast cancer is detected and treated, the better for your health.
Clinical bréast exams are very important. Health care providers are experienced in being able to tell if a woman's bréasts are healthy or if they have lumps or other problems that need further testing.
Clinical bréast exams are recommended every one to three years for most women in their 20s and 30s. You can talk with your doctor, nurse, or other health care provider about your specific risks for bréast cancer to know how frequently to get exams. After women turn 40, exams are recommended every year.
Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center, many other clinics, health departments, and private health care providers can give you a clinical bréast exam.
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