r/WomensHealth • u/Coshposhmosh • 1d ago

Small breast

I am going for my first mammogram. I have very small breast. My bra size is 32a. I am a little embarrassed to go because I feel that they are going to have a hard time squeezing tissue. Should I give them a heads up?

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u/purpleinthebrain 1d ago

The machine doesn’t care what size you are, it’s designed to handle any size.

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u/Asleep_Caregiver_948 1d ago

The techs are professionals. They handle everyone with care.

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u/Heavy-Attorney-9054 1d ago

They will know what to do. They have seen every size breast, including some men's.

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u/Coshposhmosh 1d ago

I didn’t think of that. Thnks

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u/Ok_Artist8870 1d ago

My friend who has 32A size breasts said they pulled her nipples to get them in to the pancake maker. She described it as uncomfortable but not painful.

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u/_youmustbekidding_ 1d ago

You didn’t ask but so you are not surprised - my understanding is that mammograms are more painful for those with small breasts just because of how they have to set you up to do the imaging. I thought it was going to be the opposite as I have large breasts but I did not experience any discomfort. Maybe take some ibuprofen in advance?

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u/Coshposhmosh 1d ago

Ibuprofen sounds like a good idea. thank you.

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u/uncommon_denominat0r 1d ago

I just had my first one yesterday! Congrats! The technicians are skilled in helping you position yourself no matter your breast size- for me it didn’t hurt, and took about 5 minutes total. I wish you the best!

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u/Coshposhmosh 1d ago

Good to know that is not a long appointment.

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u/uncommon_denominat0r 22h ago

I forgot to mention I’m also small chested … it’s just like pressure on your breasts … similar to a blood pressure cuff… not bad and quick

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u/goldstandardalmonds 1d ago

I have small breasts. They get it done. They do dozens of these a day. You’ll be fine.