What should a patient know before the performance of a mammography examination?

During the MG examination a mammography device compresses the breast to obtain a high-quality X-Ray image, therefore, the examination may cause short-term, minor discomfort in a patient.


It is recommended to perform mammography examination in the time period from day 5 to day 10 of the menstrual cycle. Performance of mammography examination is not recommended in patients with breast implants. The examination shall not be performed during pregnancy.