Our approach to annual examinations is more than conducting a breast exam or pap smear. Annual exams are also an important time for us to get to know each other so we can help direct While a breast lump can be alarming, it is not always cause for concern. Call or schedule an appointment for a breast examination, your doctor can answer any questions you have during the exam.
The Essential Element of Maintaining Breast Health
Annual in-office breast exams are an essential part of women’s health, particularly for women over 40.
Many women discover their own breast cancer, yet thankfully most concerns are benign non-cancerous conditions. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with a prompt appointment to address these concerns.
During your appointment, your doctor or nurse does a full breast examination, answers any questions, and addresses any concerns you may have about breast health. In addition to these annual check-ups, when you notice any change in the look or feel of your breasts, schedule a breast exam in Champaign, IL at Women’s Health Practice.
What We Look For
Breast Lumps
During an exam, your provider will palpate your breasts to check for any abnormal lumps in or around your breast tissue. This can provide insight into whether any lumps you may have discovered require further treatment.
Breast Pain
During an exam, your provider will palpate your breasts to check for any abnormal lumps in or around your breast tissue. This can provide insight into whether any lumps you may have discovered require further treatment.
Nipple Discharge
Any concerns you have about nipple discharge that you may have noticed during self-examination are important to bring up during your breast exam. Hormone imbalances, medications, and breast conditions can all produce nipple discharge. Testing can help determine the need for further evaluation or therapy.
How it Works
Maintaining Breast Health
Scheduling an annual breast exam in Champaign, IL at Women’s Health Practice and performing regular at-home self-examinations of your breasts ensures that your breast health is maintained, catching any issues as soon as they arise. These examinations include a visual examination of your breasts, palpation to feel for lumps, and a nipple examination. Any concerns about the look or feel of your breasts can be addressed and if needed, further tests can be done.
Maintaining breast health this way ensures catching any issues of concern as early as possible.
The Women’s Health Practice Approach
At Women’s Health Practice, we are here to help you through every stage of your wellness journey. Our clinic has spent 30 years serving patients just like you.
We use a holistic approach when treating symptoms, finding the cause of your concerns while also considering your needs and lifestyle. We have participated in over 100 studies involving women’s health, and continue to educate and guide patients through the complex world of medicine.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Exams
Breast pain from hormonal changes during menstruation, pregnancy, or menopause is common. If you are concerned it may be from another cause, ask us about it during your breast exam in Champaign, IL.
There is no universal symptom for breast cancer but new lumps, swelling, or changes in the appearance of skin around the breast can be signs of breast cancer. It is important to get a breast exam if you notice any of these changes in your breasts during a self-examination. Please note that Women’s Health Practice does not provide mammograms, but we can refer you to a mammogram provider if needed. We can advise where you have insurance coverage and provide the appropriate referral for scheduling either a routine screening or diagnostic mammogram as needed.
Breast cancer is one of only 4 cancers women are regularly screened for. Mammography remains the single best screening tool for breast cancer. We can help determine the type of mammogram and the intervals you need to be tested. Blood testing for breast cancer is now available, but costly and uncommon. We welcome the opportunity to discuss whether you should have this testing.
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