Has anyone had a Diagnostic Mammogram?

[Butterbean]

Migs?

[powerpack]

Migs?

LOL I never saw that comming 

[Butterbean]

LOL I never saw that comming 

 

Serious question though.

[Montague]

Serious question though.

What, specifically, do you want information regarding?
Protocols?
Fibroadenomas?
Something else?

[Butterbean]

What, specifically, do you want information regarding?
Protocols?

Yeah the actual procedure.

[Montague]

Yeah the actual procedure.

Check your PM's.

[Migs]

Migs?

 

nope, i just give them

[Butterbean]

Thanks Montague!

nope, i just give them

Still bored?

[Montague]

Thanks Montague!


Still bored?

Anytime!

[Migs]

Thanks Montague!


Still bored?

little bit.  went on a date wednesday.

[24KT]

STella, the closest I've come is a needle aspiration. I know people who have had it done and they report it's quite uncomfortable. Is it something you're considering, or that has been recommended to you? Did you find a lump?

[w8m8]

I've had it and they are more uncomfortable and painful

I wish there was only non painful ways to totally explore breast tissue but I don't see that happening

TBH I think mammograms are tortuous and outdated in our day and age of technology

STella, the closest I've come is a needle aspiration. I know people who have had it done and they report it's quite uncomfortable. Is it something you're considering, or that has been recommended to you? Did you find a lump?

TBH we don't need to know the answers to such personal private things 

we only should add what we can to answer the topic and that's all

[Montague]

I've had it and they are more uncomfortable and painful

I wish there was only non painful ways to totally explore breast tissue but I don't see that happening

TBH I think mammograms are tortuous and outdated in our day and age of technology

It does seem to be a crude and primitive technique, but I think it is still considered the "gold standard" for initial diagnosis. I have several friends who perform ultrasound exams of breasts, which is much, MUCH less invasive. However, I don't believe that they perscribe that examination until after you receive the mammogram.

My friend had fibroadenomas years ago, on which they performed routine ultrasound imaging to measure, further assess, and monitor.

[24KT]

I've had it and they are more uncomfortable and painful

I wish there was only non painful ways to totally explore breast tissue but I don't see that happening

TBH I think mammograms are tortuous and outdated in our day and age of technology

I'm in total agreement with you there. Not to mention it's also slightly sadistic.

TBH we don't need to know the answers to such personal private things 

we only should add what we can to answer the topic and that's all

She is free to respond openly in the forum or in PM if she chooses, ...as well as free to not even respond to the question at all, if she chooses.

[24KT]

It does seem to be a crude and primitive technique, but I think it is still considered the "gold standard" for initial diagnosis. I have several friends who perform ultrasound exams of breasts, which is much, MUCH less invasive. However, I don't believe that they perscribe that examination until after you receive the mammogram.

I would think everyone's first choice would be ultrasound.
The mammogram as the "gold standard" diagnostic tool is actually now beginning to be challenged (Thank God). Research a while back was actually not only challenging mammograms as the first tool, but rather suggesting frequent mammograms could indeed be playing a significant role in the creation of breast cancers. It's still all very highly controversial.

[w8m8]

It does seem to be a crude and primitive technique, but I think it is still considered the "gold standard" for initial diagnosis. I have several friends who perform ultrasound exams of breasts, which is much, MUCH less invasive. However, I don't believe that they perscribe that examination until after you receive the mammogram.

My friend had fibroadenomas years ago, on which they performed routine ultrasound imaging to measure, further assess, and monitor.

I look at it like something that has to be dealt with and I bear thru it .. not fun .. but necessary

I sometimes wonder if since this way serves it's purpose it's become more or less a non issue for technology to improve upon it really .. like they say

if it ain't broke ?

[Montague]

I look at it like something that has to be dealt with and I bear thru it .. not fun .. but necessary

I sometimes wonder if since this way serves it's purpose it's become more or less a non issue for technology to improve upon it really .. like they say

if it ain't broke ?

That reasoning is quite possible.
But, consider this: at least you ladies don't get the "finger-up-the-ass" exam!

[w8m8]

That reasoning is quite possible.
But, consider this: at least you ladies don't get the "finger-up-the-ass" exam!

lololol

I got sympathy .. really I do

but our speculum ain't a comfy kinda thing yanno 

I'm sorta glad for you guys they don't use one on you instead of the finger/glove snap visit

[Montague]

lololol

I got sympathy .. really I do

I'd love to know who came up with the protocol for that exam, and exactly what they were doing when they thought of it. Then again...maybe not.
Seriously, how accurate can it be? What, do they count "how many knuckles deep?" 

I'm sorta glad for you guys they don't use one on you instead of the finger/glove snap visit

Yep, I can see it now; the slang term for it would be "the nutcracker!"

[w8m8]

I'd love to know who came up with the protocol for that exam, and exactly what they were doing when they thought of it. Then again...maybe not.
Seriously, how accurate can it be? What, do they count "how many knuckles deep?" 


Yep, I can see it now; the slang term for it would be "the nutcracker!"

LOL

I am a sicko when it comes to funny scenarios that can "crop up" when I'm thinking of these "exams" for both women and men


it is totally funny to me thinking of it

what would a Dr's face look like if a big burly guy walked in and he's thinking oh noes I gotta what ? to him ? oh gawd

then when the speech is over and the second before the big guy turns around to bend over .. he touches the Dr's cheek and says don't worry little guy .. it's OK then blows a kiss


LMAO 

like whoever was the very first person to eat an egg ... and the timing of when they ate the next one .. was the first one in embryo stage and did they try one and have it feathered ?

omygosh .. some things do make me laugh 

[Montague]

LOL

I am a sicko when it comes to funny scenarios that can "crop up" when I'm thinking of these "exams" for both women and men


it is totally funny to me thinking of it

what would a Dr's face look like if a big burly guy walked in and he's thinking oh noes I gotta what ? to him ? oh gawd

then when the speech is over and the second before the big guy turns around to bend over .. he touches the Dr's cheek and says don't worry little guy .. it's OK then blows a kiss


LMAO  

like whoever was the very first person to eat an egg ... and the timing of when they ate the next one .. was the first one in embryo stage and did they try one and have it feathered ?

omygosh .. some things do make me laugh  

Wow...
I hope you're not in medical school!!!






 

[w8m8]

Wow...
I hope you're not in medical school!!!






 

LOL

nah ...  latex irritates me

[Butterbean]

little bit.  went on a date wednesday.

How was it?

I've had it and they are more uncomfortable and painful

I had the regular one and started sweating and almost passed out.  They made me sit down and brought me cold water.  How is the diagnostic more uncomfortable and painful than the regular?  Do they take a bunch more views or squish them harder than usual?

I would think everyone's first choice would be ultrasound.

I think that is ordered too.

[Migs]

How was it?

She is a nice girl.  But not my type.  Also, I have this weird rule that I can't be the skinny one in the relationship.  I rather have spent the $100 on dinner/movie and some cheetos for myself.

[Migs]

I've had it and they are more uncomfortable and painful

I wish there was only non painful ways to totally explore breast tissue but I don't see that happening

TBH I think mammograms are tortuous and outdated in our day and age of technology

I've been told that I have very gentle hands and am very thorough.  In case this helps you out any.