How Do You Do A Breast Self-Examination?
A self breast exam is important to check for lumps or any changes to the breast that could lead to breast cancer. Breast cancer can be cured when found early enough and that why it is very important to examine your breasts. Women are advised to their examine breasts once a month after their periods. Monthly periods can cause the breast to look swollen and tender and that is not a good time to examine breasts. In order to examine the breast, stand in front of a big mirror. Make sure there is good lighting. Place your hands on your hips and check the breasts for any dimpling, change in size, redness or any discharge from the nipple. Check for the same breast changes with your hands above your head. Lie on a flat surface with your head supported by mirror. Place your hand over your head. Place your other hand on the breast and feel for any lumps. You should begin feeling the breast in a circular manner from the nipple towards the outermost parts of the breast. Repeat the same process with
