
Breast Self Examination Pad for
breast self examination to help detect breast lump
The Breast Self
Examination Pad is a medical device composed of soft, ultra-thin
latex-free polyurethane with a special lubricant sealed inside. The BSE
Pad was designed to helpwomen perform their monthly breast
self-examination with confidence.
When
it comes to breast health, breast self examination is one of the three
components of a comprehensive breast-screening program, including
regular, clinical breast exams by your doctor and mammograms, as
recommended by the American Cancer Society. Wouldn't it be great if
there were a product you could use to enhance your own sense of touch
during your monthly breast self-examination? Well now there is.
The BSE Pad is a medical device composed of soft, ultra-thin
latex-free polyurethane with a special lubricant sealed inside. The BSE
Pad was designed to help women perform their monthly breast
self-examination with confidence. When you place your fingers on The
BSE Pad and press firmly against it, your fingers will glide
smoothly across your breast. 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. Read and follow the instructions included in
the box for proper use of The BSE Pad.
How to use the BSE
Pad
1.
Rub The BSE Pad between your hands to spread the lubricant
inside the pad. This will also help to warm The BSE Pad to
your body temperature.
2. Lay The BSE Pad over the area to be examined. Press down
firmly on The BSE Pad with your fingers flat and move them
over the area to be examined. Use the pads of your fingers, not the
tips. The top layer of The BSE Pad will move while the
bottom layer remains stationary. By reducing friction, your fingers
concentrate on the perceived sense of shape.
3. Repeat this procedure until you are comfortable with how The BSE
Pad is to be used.
It is important to note that a breast self-exam needs to be done with
flat fingers, not with the fingertips. Bend your wrist to go over the
curves of your breast, keeping constant contact and pressure with your
skin. Make small circles covering the entire breast. It is also
important to note that some women are genetically predisposed to
lumpiness in their breasts. Do not be alarmed; report any changes to
your physician for proper evaluation. Breast self-examination should be
performed both while lying down flat on your back and standing in front
of a mirror. Be sure to take enough time to examine both breasts
thoroughly.
RESEARCH BRIEF
The
BSE Pad is:
- Regulated
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a Class ll
Medical Device in the U.S. and as a Class l Medical Device in Canada
- Enhances
the sense of touch
- May
be reused every month
IMPORTANT
NOTE
It
is very important that you understand the three necessary components of
a comprehensive breast-screening program as recommended by the American
Cancer Society.
- Breast self examination
- Regular clinical breast exams by your
doctor
- Mammograms
Breast
self-examination with and 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 immediately for
proper evaluation.
If you discover a lump, puckering or discharge during either the
barehanded breast exam or the breast exam using The BSE Pad,
it is important that you see your doctor immediately. Some women are
predisposed to lumpiness in their breasts, but always report any
changes to your doctor.
FAQs
Q.
Why is breast self-examination so important?
A. By examining your breasts
regularly, you should become familiar with what is normal for your
body. Any change should be brought to the attention of your doctor. 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.
Q. When is the best time to
examine your breasts?
A. 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 --
for example, the first day of every month.
Q. How should I care for my
BSE Pad?
A. If The BSE Pad
becomes soiled, simply rinse with warm water and let dry. Store The BSE
Pad at room temperature.
Retail
Price of BSE Pad S$45.30 excluding
shipping.
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