Does having a mammogram taken hurt?
Some women may find the x-ray slightly uncomfortable as the breasts have to be held firmly in position with some pressure being applied to get the best possible picture. However, the x-ray does not take long and many women find it less uncomfortable the next time. It is possible for a woman to lessen the discomfort by scheduling a mammogram during the week after her period when the breasts are least likely to be tender; this, of course, only applies to pre-menopausal women. Always be sure to let the radiographer know if the procedure is proving overly uncomfortable so that she can make an adjustment.
