Specialists recommend women at average risk for breast cancer get a mammogram every one to two years, starting at age 40. You should continue mammogram screening until at least age 75.
Your OB-GYN may perform a clinical breast exam during your annual visit to check for abnormal shapes, puckers, dimples, or redness of the breasts. Clinical breast exams should be performed every one to three years for women ages 25-39 and every one to two years for women 40 years and older.