at what age do woman get a mammogram
1 Women should begin having mammograms yearly at age 40, or earlier if they're at high risk. 2  Don't be afraid. 3  Mammography is a fast procedure (about 20 minutes), and discomfort is minimal for most women.4  The procedure is safe: there's only a very tiny amount of radiation exposure from a mammogram. Women should begin having mammograms yearly at age 40, or earlier if they're at high risk. 2  Don't be afraid. 3  Mammography is a fast procedure (about 20 minutes), and discomfort is minimal for most women.