11 Women Share What Getting A Mammogram Really Feels Like

According to Lori E., of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, “Big boobs equals big smooshes. Seriously, so much squishing! But it didn’t hurt,” she says. On the other hand, bitty boobs may need more handling and may cause more pain, says Angela H., of Iowa City, Iowa. “If you have tiny breasts, be prepared for some serious pec muscle pulling! I practically had to climb inside the machine in order to get some tissue to be squeezed,” she says. “It was a bit uncomfortable, but really, it’s not as painful as many make it out to be.”

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