X-ray mammography

Please refrain from using deodorant, powder or creams on the day of the examination, as these products form a film on the skin, which becomes visible on the X-ray image and therefore makes its evaluation more difficult. Otherwise, no special preparations are necessary for this examination.

The examination takes about 15 minutes and usually takes place in an upright position in front of the mammography machine. The breast is placed between two disks that slightly compress the breast so that the X-ray images can be taken with the breast in a flat position. This is very important as it increases the informative value of the images, but can be perceived as slightly uncomfortable or even painful. As a rule, two images are taken per breast.

In contrast to MRI mammography, you do not have to observe any safety measures regarding metallic objects or implants and you do not have to enter a tube, which may be unsuitable for patients with claustrophobia.

In some cases, contrast media must be administered intravenously for better visualization. We only use the latest generation of contrast media, which are very well tolerated; only in rare cases can there be side effects, about which the doctor will inform you in detail. In order to administer the contrast medium, it is necessary for us to place a venous access in your arm (crook of the elbow or back of the hand) before the examination, which works in a similar way to a blood sample. The contrast medium is then administered via an automated pump during the examination. You may feel a little warm, which is completely normal.