{"id":8522,"date":"2016-10-31T12:54:13","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T12:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memeder.org\/kendi-kendine-meme-muayenesi-nasil-yapilir\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T07:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T07:58:29","slug":"how-to-perform-a-self-breast-examination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memeder.org\/en\/how-to-perform-a-self-breast-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Perform a Self-Breast Examination?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>How to Perform a Self-Examination of Your Breasts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This can be done standing in front of a mirror,<br \/>\nlying down,<br \/>\nor in the shower. Stand in front of a mirror completely undressed from the waist up. There should be sufficient light.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1055\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-6.png\" alt=\"Picture 6\" width=\"146\" height=\"185\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The examination has two parts: visual examination and manual examination.<\/p>\n<p>1a) Visual examination<\/p>\n<p>This should be done in front of a mirror.<\/p>\n<p>The areas to be examined are:<\/p>\n<p>The breast itself and nipples,<\/p>\n<p>The armpits and the area under the breasts.<\/p>\n<p>1. Stand in front of a mirror with both arms freely at your sides and shoulders upright. Turning to the front and then to the sides, examine your breasts for size, symmetry, skin color, shape, nipples, under-breast area, and armpits. Note that your breasts may not be the same size; this is a normal finding.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1057\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-7.png\" alt=\"Picture 7\" width=\"410\" height=\"92\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Repeat the same observation with your arms raised or with both arms behind your head. While doing this, look at your breasts, nipples, and armpits. Note whether there is any swelling in the armpits.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1058\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-8.png\" alt=\"Picture 8\" width=\"409\" height=\"97\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Place your hands firmly on your waist, pressing down on your pelvic bones. Lean forward slightly, raising your shoulders slightly. Look at your breasts from the front and from both sides. Note that there are no retractions or depressions in the skin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1059\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-9.png\" alt=\"Picture 9\" width=\"419\" height=\"95\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Look for any signs of breast skin retraction, an orange peel-like appearance, redness, enlargement of one breast, nipple retraction, or scaly lesions. Contact your doctor if you notice any unusual findings. Recurrent, persistent burning and pain in the nipples, accompanied by skin changes, may be a very early sign of cancer (Paget&#8217;s disease).<\/p>\n<p>2a) Manual Examination<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1060\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-10.png\" alt=\"Picture 10\" width=\"138\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This can be done while lying down,<br \/>\nin the shower,<br \/>\nin front of a mirror.<\/p>\n<p>Areas to be examined:<\/p>\n<p>The breast itself and nipples,<br \/>\narmpits and under-breast areas.<br \/>\nBegin the examination by making small circular movements with the pads of your three middle fingers (a), gradually increasing the pressure from light to firm.<br \/>\nUse your left hand for the right breast and your right hand for the left breast (b,c).<br \/>\nExamine your entire breast by palpating it. Repeat the same examinations on your other breast.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1061\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-11.png\" alt=\"Picture 11\" width=\"392\" height=\"93\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can make the examination easier by applying body lotion or soap to your fingers to increase lubrication.<br \/>\nExamine the entire breast area, starting below the collarbone (Figure A). Examine your entire breast by sliding your hand along parallel vertical lines (a), or by drawing concentric circles clockwise starting below the collarbone (b), or by drawing arrows ending at the nipple (c). Gently squeeze the nipple between your thumb and index finger to check for any discharge.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1062\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-12.png\" alt=\"Picture 12\" width=\"415\" height=\"100\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Initial examinations help you become familiar with the structure of your breasts. If you notice any different, persistent fullness or lumps during subsequent examinations, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n<p>2b) Manual examination while lying down<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1063\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-13.png\" alt=\"Picture 13\" width=\"167\" height=\"99\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is the most comfortable examination method.<br \/>\nIt can be done lying on your back.<br \/>\nThe areas to be examined are:<\/p>\n<p>The breast itself and nipples,<br \/>\nThe armpits and the area under the breasts.<br \/>\nPlace a small pillow or folded towel under the shoulder on the side you are examining.<br \/>\nPlace the arm on the same side above your head.<br \/>\nBegin the examination by making circular movements with the padded sections of the 3 middle fingers of your other hand, increasing the pressure from light to firm (a).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1064\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-14.png\" alt=\"Picture 14\" width=\"390\" height=\"89\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place your arm at your side and examine the armpit area with your other hand (b).<br \/>\nCheck for discharge by squeezing the nipple between the thumb and index finger of your other hand (c).<br \/>\nRepeat the same examinations on your other breast.<br \/>\nManual examination while standing, sitting, or in the shower<br \/>\nAreas to be examined:<\/p>\n<p>The breast itself and nipples,<br \/>\nArmpits and under-breast areas.<br \/>\nPlace the arm on the side you are examining above or behind your head.<br \/>\nBegin the examination by making circular movements with the pads of the 3 middle fingers of your other hand, increasing the pressure from light to firm (a).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1065\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/Picture-15.png\" alt=\"Picture 15\" width=\"400\" height=\"90\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Examine the armpit area (b).<br \/>\nGently squeeze the nipple between the thumb and index finger of your other hand to check for discharge (c). 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