When it
comes to breast health, breast self-examination is one component
of a comprehensive program. 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 health care
provider 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.
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