Women's Mammography Study To Improve Comfort During Mammography

Women's Mammography Study Attempting to Improve the Comfort During Screening Mammography CTRC#11-45

The purpose of this study is to determine in a randomized trial whether it is possible to decrease the discomfort of mammography by using the analgesic ibuprofen, or by using a scripted, supportive text informing patients about mammography.

This study is designed to evaluate two methods of reducing pain and discomfort caused by mammography, one of the barriers to the procedure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must have signed the informed consent.
• Must either be getting her first mammogram or based on prior experience be expecting level 4 or 5 pain

Exclusion Criteria:

• May not have taken ibuprofen or other pain medication within the last 12 hours.
• Must not have a contraindication for taking ibuprofen e.g:
• No history of allergic reactions to ibuprofen or aspirin
• No recent history with the last year of bleeding from GI tract
• Not pregnant or suspected of being pregnant