When and How Often to Examine Your Breasts
The right point in your cycle and why consistency is everything.
Once a month is enough. More important than how often is doing it consistently, because that is the only way you learn what is normal for you and notice when something is off.
The best time is about a week after your period starts, roughly day three to seven. By then the tissue is softer and less affected by hormones, so changes are easier to feel. Just before your period the breast often feels lumpier and more tense, and that is normal.
If you no longer have a cycle, for example after menopause, simply pick a fixed day each month, such as the first. That keeps the routine reliable. Breast Self-Exam in 5 Steps
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