Excerpted from The New Rules of Menopause: A Mayo Clinic Guide to Perimenopause and Beyond by Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D.
Perimenopause and menopause are associated with significant changes in your breasts. This transition marks a time when monitoring your breast health becomes more important.
In particular, in the years leading up to menopause, you and your healthcare professional will discuss breast cancer screening options. The screening methods recommended will be based on your breast cancer risk factors.
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