Mammograms

[Thinker]

Originally Posted by pinkajl

I know this isn't probably the most comfortable topic for the Butch forum, but I would appreciate hearing feedback from those of you who have gone for a mammogram, particularly when it's been because you've discovered a lump.

Ultimately, I'm looking to understand how to best support my butch partner with this. She's at the far end of the butch spectrum as you can get, before becoming trans. We never talk about "breasts" but about her "chest".

The lump is scary enough, but the whole feminizing process of the exam is what's really the issue (at least for today).

Thanks.

The stress surrounding that visit and exam is so great, and I feel for your butch. I get it.

It's been a number of years since I went through that, but I do remember how it all feels. And I want to encourage you...or him/hym/her......to talk to the technician in advance and be honest about the stress.

It makes a HUGE difference to get down to that level.....to be vulnerable and honest........and say to them it stresses you out, makes you uncomfortable, and feels pretty damn gross. Just do it, and I promise you it will make things better.

Best wishes...