ENHANCED BREAST SCREENING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
05. Swollen lymph nodes
Lymph nodes are part of the body’s immune system, so swollen lymph nodes are a potential side effect, but a normal immune response to any vaccine. They get your immune system to mount a response to whatever the vaccine agent is.
06. What to look for
All breasts are unique to the individual. Some women have 1 breast larger than the other (asymmetry), and some have lumpy breasts or differently shaped breasts. Some can have differences in nipple appearance, 1 or both may appear pulled in (inverted), which may have occurred at birth or when the breasts were developing.
Your breasts may also look and feel different at different times during your menstrual cycle – it’s best to do a self-examination monthly, around 7 days after your menstrual period starts.
So, knowing what is normal for you is important in order to determine any changes that are different
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