(( VaginaPagina ))

I haven't had a breast ultrasound per say, but I've had two pelvic ultrasounds since January. Let me tell you, I would much rather have my breast looked at! For the pelvic ultrasound you have to endure the "vaginal transducer" which basically looks like a some kind of weird sex toy attached to the machine that they stick into the vagina and poke around at your uterus and ovaries. That said, it didn't hurt, wasn't uncomfortable (surprisingly!), and the part where they scanned my lower abdomen was so easy. Hopefully when they scan your breast they will have the warm jelly stuff! That makes it a little better. The first ultrasound I had on my stomach they didn't have the warmer turned on that holds the jelly. :(

Also, if you are particularly nervous that day, maybe bring some kind of music player with headphones you can listen to while they scan? Or in the waiting room to calm your nerves? I would suggest reading during it, but I think you will probably have to have your arm positioned in a certain way. Also as far as the exposure, when I've had the pelvic ultrasounds done, they only expose me the bare minimum to see where they need to position the wand thing, then they cover me up with the gown or some kind of sheet.

Good luck. :)