Breast Health as You Age

Schedule a mammogram at Cleveland Clinic by visiting https://cle.clinic/4dKn4xt Our breast health experts focus on helping women better understand how breasts can change throughout different stages of life. Whether you’re experiencing new symptoms, navigating hormonal changes or simply wondering what’s considered normal, our panel will answer your questions and discuss: • When to start and stop getting mammograms and what screening is right for you • How hormones, pregnancy and menopause affect breast tissue • What to know about dense breasts and when breast changes need attention Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 3:36 When should women start getting mammograms? How does somebody know what’s right for them? 4:33 What information about breast health do you think all young women should know about? 5:29 How do hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect breast tissue? 6:19 When is additional imaging recommended after a normal mammogram? Why? 7:39 If someone learns they have dense breasts, what should they know? 9:25 What is the best way to supplement mammogram screening for those with dense breast tissue? 11:25 If you’re already having a breast MRI, do you still need to have a mammogram? 14:21 What breast changes are considered normal during menopause? Which should prompt medical evaluation? 18:01 Do dense breasts age differently? 19:30 For individuals concerned about breast cancer risk, how significant is family history compared to lifestyle choices? 21:47 After treatment for breast cancer, such as lumpectomy or radiation, when are additional tests beyond a yearly mammogram recommended, especially for women with dense breasts? 22:57 At what age should women stop getting mammograms? 24:21 Are some hormone therapy options for menopause safer for breast health than others? 29:58 Is it safe to use vaginal estrogen cream if you’ve previously had breast cancer? 32:09 How do estradiol patches impact breast tissue? Are there any side effects to watch for? 34:20 How common are lipomas in the breast? What are lipomas? After you find one, is it likely that somebody might develop more of them? 35:22 When should you seek care for menopause breast pain? 37:47 During pregnancy and after having a baby, what breast changes are normal? Which ones should prompt a conversation with a provider? 39:37 What can you do to improve breast health? 40:33 Besides lumps, what other breast changes would prompt a medical visit? 42:30 Can silicone implants hide breast cancer? 43:39 How do we balance the risk of radiation? Meet the panel of experts: Lakshmi Khatri, MD (moderator) - https://cle.clinic/4oI4kDM Rachel Novik, DO - https://cle.clinic/4wNk38B Erin Roesch, MD - https://cle.clinic/4n8Vhul Paulette Turk, MD - https://cle.clinic/4uG6Ay0 Like this video? Hit like and subscribe for more! #clevelandclinic #asktheexperts #breasthealth