Do I need to wear loose clothes for breast ultrasound examination?

It is usually recommended to wear loose clothing for breast ultrasound examination to facilitate the examination and avoid clothing compression affecting the imaging effect.

Breast ultrasound examination requires sufficient exposure of the chest area, loose clothing for quick removal or lifting, reducing preparation time before examination. During the examination, the top should be fully exposed below the collarbone. Tight fitting clothing may cause slight deformation of breast tissue due to elastic restraint, affecting the fit of the probe contact. Some medical institutions may provide replacement of examination gowns, but bringing a loose cardigan or front button top can improve examination efficiency. During the examination process, it is necessary to cooperate with changing positions. Loose clothing can avoid restricted movement, especially for those with dense breast tissue, it is necessary to ensure that the probe slides at multiple angles without obstruction. The examination bed may require the application of coupling agent, and loose clothing can reduce the risk of coupling agent contamination.

After breast ultrasound examination, it is recommended to choose breathable cotton underwear to avoid friction between synthetic materials and the skin. On the day of the examination, there is no need to go on an empty stomach, but it should be avoided during the breast congestion period one week before the menstrual cycle. If breast nodules are found and need to be re examined, it is recommended to fix the same hospital to maintain consistency in examination conditions. Daily self inspection can be used to observe changes in breast morphology, and regular annual physical examinations combined with breast ultrasound and mammography can improve the detection rate of early lesions.