It's a Gentler, Softer Mammogram

At the Western Maryland Health System, we take pride in making our patients as comfortable as possible. Many women postpone getting their annual mammogram because prior mammograms may have been uncomfortable. At WMHS, we have gentler, softer mammograms thanks to the MammoPad breast cushion.

MammoPad has already helped millions of women across the country ease the discomfort of getting a mammogram. MammoPad was designed by a female breast surgeon to provide a softer mammogram and make mammography more comfortable. The cushion brings warmth, comfort, and cleanliness to the experience.

Clinical studies prove the breast cushion significantly reduces the discomfort and cold that many women feel during mammography. About 70% of women reported it reduced their discomfort by half. MammoPad is an adhesive-backed, single-use cushion is FDA-cleared and has no effect on image quality.

Here's what women have to say about MammoPad:

• "The pad made a dramatic difference. It made the mammography equipment a lot warmer and softer."



• "The MammoPad definitely reduced the amount of discomfort I felt during the mammogram procedure. I want to tell my sisters and others I know who don't get mammograms due to pain, that there is finally something out there that can help."



• "Greatly decreases the discomfort - use them all the time."



• "The pad REALLY helps! Thanks!"



• "Much more comfortable and it also made me feel more comfortable with the 'cleanliness' of the procedure as a new pad was put down just for me."

We encourage women to talk with their physicians about getting their annual mammograms. Appointments for mammography at WMHS can be made by calling 301-723-1200 or toll-free at 866-369-1122.

Woman's Touch MammoPad
Now Available at WMHS

• Innovative product dramatically reduces the pain many women experience when they get a mammogram. Clinical studies in the U.S. and Sweden have demonstrated that the majority of women report significant reduction in pain.



• A MammoPad is a foam cushion that attaches to the compression plate of the mammography device that provides a softer, warmer mammogram.



• A female breast surgeon, who understood mammography discomfort from both a physician and patient's point of view, developed the MammoPad.



• The specially designed cushion is "invisible" to X-rays and does not interfere with the image quality. It is cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).



• A single-use MammoPad is provided to every woman who gets a mammogram at WMHS.



• Although it benefits most women whatever their medical history, it is especially useful for women who have undergone breast surgery since they are often very sensitive to breast compression.