American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Previous recommendation was women age 40 to 49 get a mammogram every 1-2 years, 50 and older yearly. New recommendation is all women starting at age 40 get a yearly mammogram. Also recommend all women age 40 and older get an annual clinical breast exam, women 20 to 39 get a clinical breast exam every one to three years depending on their family history for breast cancer. Also recommend that women practice self awareness by doing regular self breast exam, NOT to replace the clinical breast exam in the Doctors office. How does this compare to the US Preventative Services Task Force guidelines… Continue Reading New Guidelines for Mammograms