Can you get an accurate mammogram while breastfeeding?
I am due for my yearly mammogram. I just had a baby 3 weeks ago and I am breastfeeding. I want to know If I should wait. I plan on breastfeeding for at least another year though. Breast cancer is very high in my family and I really don’t want to put it off.
Do NOT have a mammogram while lactating. The lactating breast looks totally different than the non-lactating breast. Mammography during this time is a waste of direct radiation dosage to your breast. We do not do mammograms on lactating women without direct recommendation from a radiologist or breast surgeon.
Self examine your breasts monthly and if there is a new lump that does not go away after feeding, then see your doctor. You can then have an ultrasound to determine if the lump is suspicious and needs further evaluation.
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