The harm of mammography

Mammography generally refers to mammography. The hazards of mammography usually include radiation exposure, mild pain, false positive results, etc.

1. Radiation exposure

Mammography uses X-ray technology and will produce certain radiation exposure. If the patient is examined for a long time, the body may be affected by radiation.

2. Mild pain

During mammography, the breast will be flattened, which is conducive to observing details, but it will cause discomfort or mild pain, but it is generally short-lived.

3. False positive results

Mammography may produce false positive results, that is, it shows abnormalities but there is no breast disease.