I'm 57 and no longer get pap smears but i got a card in the mail saying it's time for my mammogram
2006-12-29 13:56:14 · 3 answers · asked by birdlady 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
If you are 57, you are well overdue for a mammogram. Typically, you should get you first mammogram at the age of 40. And since you are over 50, you should visit your doctor/radiologist once a year. Reason is, mammograms detect any abnormalities in your breast. It is also important to do self-examinations as well. And for some extra advice, when you do schedule your mammogram don't wear any deodarant under your arms because they will appear as calcium spots.
2006-12-29 14:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by MM7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your doctor needs to prescribe it for you. By the way who told you that you no longer needed pap smears? I'd talk to a doctor about that and if it was yours that said that talk to another doctor. Better to be safe.
2006-12-29 22:02:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your family doctor or internist can prescribe it. Stay well!
2006-12-29 21:59:40 · answer #3 · answered by Da Bomb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋