Mammography

Had a mammogram the other day. While sitting in the waiting room, I couldn't help but size-up the other women waiting for their turn. After a short time, I was called into the exam area. I was wearing a cotton gown, open in the front. I was first asked to expose my right breast while keeping the left covered. Then I was asked to bare my left. The room was cold and my nipples were rock hard. I am rather tall and the tech was a small, short girl. She struggled somewhat while positioning my breasts on the machine. There was little I could do to assist her. I'm certain my breasts were just another piece of meat, yet I enjoyed all the attention they were getting. But I took the opportunity to engage her in conversation while casually leaving the gown wide open and exposing both of my very erect nipples. Naturally, she remained professional throughout. I, on the other hand, could feel myself becoming aroused by showing this stranger my breasts. I left the room imagining what the next woman would look like and if she too, would casually leave her gown open.

I'm interested in hearing about other woman's experience with getting a mammogram. I'd especially like to hear from a mammo tech.

I will love to play mammo tech with you

Blue

I don't know about other women but I don't find anything about the mammography process stimulating, in any way. Something about having my boobs smashed in a window takes all the fun out of it. Added to that, I don't enjoy being manhandled, unless it's by my man!

Mstique- Sounds to me like the only way that might have been more fun is if some good looking guy was manhandling my titties.

I definitely agree with Ladydoc.

Squashed is not the same as squeezed nicely.

I hate them a lot. As a matter of fact, I have been putting mine off for close to a year now. I just can't force myself to go get it done. Yes I know I am calling the kettle black, but I am a patient and a woman first I guess. Grrrr.

Mashie

I had my first mammogram last week, I wasn't give a gown, just told to strip top half, and wait to be called through from the adjoining cubicle. I had to stand there breasts fully exposed while the Tech asked my some questions, previous breast health, name date of birth etc, there was also a trainee present who was observing. The room was pretty chilly and my nipples were very erect.

They proceeded with the X-ray, the Tech lifting my breast onto the plate, and positioning me into place, Squshing the other plate on top of my breast, she also held up my opposite breast, then asked me to hold it up whilst the X-ray was taken. I had to hold my breathe and keep still.

Then repeated on the othe breast, and also in different position, where the plates were side to side.

All took about 15 minutes, and they finally checked the results to make sure they were done correctly, and I was told I could go back into the cubicle, dress and leave.

Results due in 10-14 days.

I'm not Bi, but I did feel a little aroused by another woman handling my breasts, all in a day's work for her I'm sure!

Last time I was on vacation in Italy , I spoke to a lady that had to go to a doctor and for a variety of tests . She mentioned the mammogram techs in both Venice and Rome were males and the procedures , were no frills as in no gowns. She also said that she was in the hospital in Rome a male nurse , walked up to her bed , motoined for her to turn over and injected her.She soon became use to this method, she did not care for it ,but she learned to suck it up.

I had my first mammogram a few months ago. I did not find it arousing but it wasn't a horrid experience either. It did not hurt.

I had my only mamogram last year as part of a consultation for chest surgery. By that time I'd already had the surgeon inspect my naked breasts with a lot of pressing and measuring. I hate the fact that I've got them, hence the surgery, but the exhibitionist in me enjoyed the attention. I also love pressure on any part of my body the exam was alright.

For the exam I was asked to go behind a screen and strip to my waist, then put what looked like a cheap fabric waistcoat on, with the opening to the front. It didn't stay on long! After the exam was done, and I'd spoken with the surgeon, she explained that I'd be going for some more tests.

The surgeon's based within a breast unit so I didn't have far to go for the mammogram but because it was through a waiting area I put my t-shirt and coat back on. The nurse came through with me and told me to go behind the screen, put a similar waistcoat thing on again, and then wait for her to collect me. She then took me right next door to meet the technician, where the machine was.

When it came to doing the mammogram it was one breast out at a time, but in reality the other one fell out too. She was quite enough in positioning me and because I've got a large chest there was a lot of compression. Because it's been quite a while between my appointments k suspect I'll have to have another next time I'm down.

Planning to go get mine in June or July, after returning from vacation.

I am taking estradiol and progesterone (for the rest of my life) since a couple of years now, so I think its a great idea to have the little girls checked out, although some rumors are not to start doing this after 5 years on hrt.

I know a few friends that tested positive after just a few years on hrt.

Better safe then sorry. After all I am growing breasts to keep.

BTW, does anyone know what centimeters relate to cup size? My endo told me my breast tissue is 11 centimeter. I think I am either a or b cup

I have had a couple of mammograms done and they were not pleasant or stimulating even though tech was gentle it was not pleasant having the girls smashed

@ Ms Erin

Here are som info about breastsizes

https://www.secretsinlace.eu/sizeguide/

https://www.secretsinlace.eu/sizeguide/

I thought that was a terrific chart

I hate mammos! The girls complain for days after! The entire process is not something I look forward to. If it was not so essential I would gladly trade it off for a pap, pelvic and cath! Thats how much I detest it!

There is nothing arousing or pleasant about having the girls smashed. I am on hormone replacement theraphy so I faithfully have a mammogram done yearly, but it is nothing I look forward to.

The most important problem of the mammography is the fact that only extremely specialized and experienced doctors will be able to detect hidden degenerations in the breast tending to develop to a cancer, this not only in the breast of women but in this one of men too.

Last time I was on vacation in Italy , I spoke to a lady that had to go to a doctor and for a variety of tests . She mentioned the mammogram techs in both Venice and Rome were males and the procedures , were no frills as in no gowns. She also said that she was in the hospital in Rome a male nurse , walked up to her bed , motioned for her to turn over and injected her.She soon became use to this method, she did not care for it ,but she learned to suck it up.

There's a video on YouTube of a male mammography tech. It appears to be from Italy. I haven't been able to find any more of those.

It seems like my mammograms are just to see if my breasts are still dense. I have to have a breast ultrasound shortly after. I thought I was getting too old to have dense breasts.

I want to ask my doctor if they could just do the breast ultrasound. When I ask her, I won't mention how much nicer the warm gel feels in the cold room.

There's a video on YouTube of a male mammography tech. It appears to be from Italy. I haven't been able to find any more of those.

It seems like my mammograms are just to see if my breasts are still dense. I have to have a breast ultrasound shortly after. I thought I was getting too old to have dense breasts.

I want to ask my doctor if they could just do the breast ultrasound. When I ask her, I won't mention how much nicer the warm gel feels in the cold room.

@CassieST

Indeed in a radiology office, it is common for mammography examinations to be entrusted to female technicians.

However, male manipulators are quite competent and, considering their habit of seeing naked bodies, they must not have any lustful looks or show the slightest emotion.

On the other hand, I doubt that your practitioner is satisfied with an ultrasound only.

Indeed, mammography allows us to evaluate the entire gland on a single image, in front and profile view.

Only then can we refine a particular point with ultrasound.

Wanting to analyze each of your breasts with the probe would be far too long and inefficient.

If your breasts are still very dense, it is more common to need an additional ultrasound, but this is not systematic.

Modern X-ray machines and the arrival of digital radiology have allowed us much finer and earlier diagnoses.

I know that many patients do not appreciate the obligation to compress the breast to obtain an image, but it is essential.

I also recall that, except increased risk (cancer in the family) the frequency is 2 years after 50 years and that the important thing is to practice the regular palpation and to consult in case of doubt.