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Most appropriate time for breast self-examination is?

A
A week after menstruation stas
B
Before ovulation
C
During menstruation
D
A day after menstruation ends
High-Yield Explanation
A week after menstruation stas REF: A Woman's Breast Self-Exam Journal by Susan Mendelsohn page 21, Human Sexuality by Masters Page 59, American Medical Association family medical guide Breast self-examination (BSE) Breast self-examination is to be performed by all women above 18 years throughout their life. It should be performed every month at the same time of menstrual cycle For pre-menopausal women: The best time is right after the menstrual cycle ends (7-10 days after menstrual cycle stas) as at this time the breasts are less swollen and less tender as estrogen levels are low. For post-menopausal women: BSE at any specific date can be selected for each month For women on H: BSE to be done after finishing each cycle of H. For women on OCP: BSE should be performed with the sta of new pill pack each month

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