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The Breast Self-Exam Pad

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Because Every Body Matters BSE Pad™
Composed of soft, ultra-thin, latex-free polyurethane with a special lubricant sealed inside, this medical device helps women perform their monthly breast self-examination.*

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19200

BSE Pad™ 10 Pack

$169.00

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BSE Pad Single

$ 17.00

 

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The Breast Self-Exam Pad
The BSE Pad is intended to be used as an aid for performing breast self-examination. The BSE Pad reduces friction and may provide for an easier and more comfortable exam. Your breast self-exam should be performed first with your bare hands and then with The BSE Pad.

Description of The BSE Pad

The BSE Pad is a medical device, which consists of two plastic sheets with liquid sealed in between. The BSE Pad reduces friction between your fingers and breast. The BSE Pad clings lightly to your skin. When you place your fingers on The BSE Pad and press firmly against it, your fingers will glide smoothly across your breast.

 

Why is Breast Self-Examination So Important?

By examining your breasts regularly, you will become familiar with what is normal for your body. By becoming familiar with what is normal, you will also be able to recognize changes promptly. Any change should be brought to the attention of your doctor.

Doing breast self-exams will help to give you peace of mind each month. But remember, breast self-exam is only one part of good breast health care. It is very important that you have regular clinical breast exams and mammograms as advised by your doctor.

 

When Is the Best Time to Examine Your Breasts?

You should examine your breasts once every month within a week after the end of your menstrual period. This is the time when your breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen. If you have stopped having periods, or if your periods are not regular, examine your breasts every month, preferably on the same day of the month. Choose a day that is easy to remember ­ perhaps the first day of the month.

 

Important

It is very important that you understand three necessary components of a comprehensive breast-screening program.

• Breast self-examination (with or without The BSE Pad)
• Regular clinical breast exams by your doctor
• Mammograms

Breast self-examination with or without The BSE Pad is not a replacement for a mammogram or clinical breast exam by your doctor. It is very important that you have regular clinical exams and mammograms as advised by your doctor. Report any changes found either with your bare hand or The BSE Pad exam to your doctor for proper evaluation.

Directions for Use

Perform a complete breast self-exam using your bare hand. Then, drape The BSE Pad over your bare breast and repeat the breast self-exam. The top layer of The BSE Pad will move easily over the bottom layer because of the reduced friction. Illustrated guidelines for the breast self-exam with and without The BSE Pad follow:

Examination Including Use of The BSE Pad

Breast self-examination should be performed both standing up and lying down. It is very important that your breast self-exam be performed with both the bare hand and with The BSE Pad. Be sure to take enough time to examine both breasts thoroughly.

A. The first step of the breast self-exam should be performed while standing. Begin with a bare handed examination of your right breast with your right arm raised as illustrated. Raising your arm will ensure even distribution of breast tissue for a more thorough exam. Pressing firmly with your fingers flat, slide over every part of your breast and armpit, feeling for a lump or hardness. Once you have completed the bare handed exam, repeat the entire procedure using The BSE Pad. Holding The BSE Pad over your breast with your fingers flat, press firmly on The BSE Pad and slide over every part of your breast and armpit. Remember, you are feeling for a lump or hardness. Perform both the bare hand and BSE Pad exam on your left breast.

B. The second step of the breast self-exam should be performed while lying on your back. Place a pillow under your right shoulder as illustrated. Placing the pillow under your shoulder will help to spread the breast tissue over your chest wall. Raise your right arm and examine your right breast. Remember to examine every part of your breast and armpit, feeling for a lump or hardness. This exam should be performed both with and without The BSE Pad on both the right and left breasts.

C. The third and final step of the breast self-exam should be performed while standing in front of a well-lighted mirror. With your hands at your side, look for any skin changes such as dimpling or puckering. Then place your palms on your hips and press down firmly, flexing your chest muscles. Check again for any changes. Gently squeeze the nipple between the thumb and index finger to see if there is any discharge. Any discharge should be discussed with your doctor.