Have to have mammagram - what should i expecT? UPDATED

Sorry, I meant to say, that if the ultrasound shows anything then i have the mamagram and biopsy there and then tomorrow and have been warned the appointment could take a maximum of 5 hours. (assuming i am unlucky enough that they find something). Which would be great to get it all out of the way that day.

In the uk the move has been towards diagnostic clinics where you have all the tests necessary and results on the same day when at all possible. I assume if the NHS can do it the australian private sector can as well.

I *though* that mammograms weren't usually recommended in women under 35/40 because the breast tissue is too dense. More likely to have ultrasound followed by maybe a fine needle biopsy.

Good luck (pans)

Hi neffi

thanks for that, i did think it was qite remarkable to have it all on the same day.

they did say mamagram though, i am "only"33 so am interested to see why they would do that if its not recommended. although austrialian health advice does differ from english (pregnancy especially)

I had to have one last year as i found a breast lump.

First i was called into a room to have a ultrasound scan it was quite a strange feeling as the lady had to press hard on the breasts.

Then i had to have a mammogram as a mass was found.I had to take my top off and lift one breast up,and lean on a machine while the picture was taken.It does not hurt at all.They did this to both breasts to compare them.

I then had to wait for results of the mammogran which luckily came out clear so no biopsy was needed.

I know it is a worrying time,but it is not as bad as you imagine.

I was in the clinic for a hour and got my results the same day.

You will be fine.xx

My 35 year old friend went a few weeks ago because of breast pain. She was given a mammogram and ultrasound. She had a long day at the clinic but got her results on the day (which were clear) and the consultant said it was likely to be hormonal.

Sorry i can't offer any information about mammagrams, but i just wanted to wish you good luck. It's a tough thing to do at the best of times, let alone while pregnant and with [from what i gather from your posts] a pretty demanding baby already ?

At the risk of sounding like a stalker, the last post i read from you was where you were beside yourself that you might be expecting twins. Did you find out?

Thanks a lot tickle, thats really helpful. glad that you were all clear and nothing was found. my tits are really sore at the mo (being duffed up) so not looking forward to them pressing hard, i'll be in tears !!

i see why there is lots of wating around now. lets hope they just find nothing at the ultrasound so i can get back home. H has to take the morning off work to look after N so i really need to be quick (although obviously this is more important than his work!)

thanks neffi. i do feel better now knowing what to expect. Was feeling rather emotional after i had made the appointment which is not like me at all

Ruby, if you are a stalker, you are rubbish. i shouted from the roof tops when we foind it was only one baby. ? i dont know how you missed it.

thanks for the good luck though, i just hope i dont burst into hormonal tears in the waiting room. damn pregnancy and having kids, turned me into a right namby pamby.

Good luck tomorrow.

I had to have investigations again just before christmas. am 36 but even though they'd told me it was going to be a mammogram when I showed up they said I was too young so they gave me an ultrasound. It's just like a pregnancy one, only they do your breast. I've had a few before as I'm a bit prone to cysts.

if it's a cyst and it's large enough they may try to aspirate it to drain it - a fine needle and then the fluid is drawn off. it's not too painful. with the smaller cysts they didn't bother.

let us know how you got on (and did you ever get my two emails to your yahoo?)

x

Thanks mrsb. i think i would have to call H and get him to come in and meet me if i have to have anything drained. Im such a wimp when it comes to things like that.

i did get your two emails. i've been crap at the first and the second i meant to reply to because i didnt even know what you were talking about as its whilst i have been overe here?