Mammography

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Mammography is a simple and quick examination that uses ionising radiation and is used to check the health of the breast tissue. It is an X-ray image of the breast that helps detect even small changes that cannot yet be felt by hand.

When coming for a mammography:

  • If possible, come for the examination in the first half of your menstrual cycle, when the breasts are less sensitive.
  • Do not use deodorant, cream, or talc on the breasts and underarms on the day of the examination.
  • The examination lasts only a few minutes and may be uncomfortable, but it is not painful.
  • You will receive the results from your family doctor or treating physician; if necessary, you will be called for additional examinations.

Important to know!
Mammography is performed as a screening examination for women aged 50–74 every two years in order to detect breast cancer before symptoms appear.

If you have received a high-risk result in the Antegenes breast cancer risk test, your screening will start earlier.

If you have a referral

  • Book an appointment.

If you do not have a referral

  • Without a referral or a screening invitation, mammography cannot be performed.
  • Start with an appointment with your family doctor, a mammologist, or a breast clinic.
Mammography Examinations

Mammography

Referral required

Mammography is an X-ray examination of the breasts that uses ionizing radiation and allows very early detection of changes in breast tissue. It enables the detection of breast cancer at an early stage.

Mammography is mainly performed in women aged 40 and older, but it may also be used in the following cases:

  • in men, if there is a breast lump, pain, or nipple discharge;
  • in younger women with an increased hereditary risk of breast cancer;
  • in patients who have had breast cancer, for follow-up after treatment;
  • in patients receiving hormone replacement therapy if breast changes or symptoms occur.

When should you contact us for a mammography examination?

  • you have a high risk of breast cancer;
  • you have breast implants;
  • you have a palpable lump in the breast;
  • you have nipple discharge and/or redness in the breast area.

Important information

  • A referral is required for the examination.
  • Mammography can be performed at any age if a doctor suspects a tumor.
  • The examination may be slightly uncomfortable but is not painful and takes only a few minutes.
Full Price 60€

Breast Cancer Screening

Referral required Funded by Tervisekassa

Breast cancer screening is funded by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and is free of charge for both insured and uninsured women who belong to the invited age groups. If you are in the target group, you do not need to wait for a separate invitation.

Who is invited to screening in 2026?

  • All women born in:
    1958, 1960, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, and 1982.
  • As part of prevention, from the age of 35 it is possible to participate in early breast cancer screening funded by Tervisekassa. To be eligible, you must have previously taken a polygenic risk score (PRS) test for breast cancer at your own expense, which has shown an increased risk level. A physician who has evaluated your PRS result will determine the indication for mammography and may issue a referral for screening.

Why come to breast cancer screening with us?

You should come to us for screening if:

  • you belong to the official screening target group;
  • you have an increased polygenic risk score (PRS) and wish to participate in early breast cancer screening funded by Tervisekassa;
  • you have dense breast tissue or breast implants;
  • you want a more comfortable and less painful examination;
  • you value an effective examination with reduced radiation exposure.

We cooperate with the North Estonia Medical Centre (Põhja-Eesti Regionaalhaigla), whose breast radiologists interpret the results and refer you for additional examinations if necessary.

What should you know about breast cancer screening?

  • If you are in the screening target group, you do not need to wait for a separate invitation.
  • If you are in the high-risk PRS group, the referral is issued by the physician who ordered the PRS test.
  • The examination is performed by trained screening technicians.
  • The results are interpreted by two breast radiologists.
  • The results are available in your electronic health record, and if necessary, you will be invited for follow-up examinations.
Tervisekassa 20€ / 5€

HOLOGIC 3Dimension™ Mammography System

Comfortable and fast examination

We use state-of-the-art technology — the HOLOGIC 3Dimension™ Mammography System.

  • The device takes patient-specific characteristics into account and automatically determines breast density. For women with dense breast tissue, an additional 3D examination (tomosynthesis) is required.
  • The fast tomosynthesis scan, lasting 3.7 seconds, makes the examination quick. 
  • The radiation dose of tomosynthesis on our device is also lower than on older-generation systems.
  • The system provides high image quality, ensuring accurate diagnostics.
  • Breast-comforming compression plates make the procedure as painless and comfortable as possible.
  • With our mammography system, examinations can also be performed on women with breast implants.