• It should make young people from self for this practice is becoming a habit.
• Should be performed every month after 7-10 days of menstruation, as during the rule or in the days before it is normal that the breasts are more swollen or sore.
• If you no longer have the rule or are pregnant, you have to perform self once a month, trying to always be on the same day of the month.
• If you're breastfeeding you should do the same date each month of breastfeeding (so that the breasts are not full of milk).
• If you wear breast implants is advisable to carry out self once a month. To do so effectively, you should ask your surgeon prior to help you distinguish the implant from breast tissue.

RISK FACTORS

• Sex. Mainly occurs in women. It can also affect men but the likelihood is minimal.
• Age. 60% of breast cancers occur in women over 60 years.
• Genes. Two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, which can mutate to cause breast cancer.
• Family history. When a first-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) has had breast cancer doubles the risk of suffering from it. If a more distant relative (grandmother, aunt or cousin), the risk increases only slightly.
• Menstrual periods. The sooner we begin menstruation (before age 12), the greater the risk compared with those who started later. Women with a late menopause (after 55 years) have a higher risk.
• Lifestyle. Alcohol abuse, smoking, obesity, etc...

These are the situations where they should seek medical advice:

• When there are changes in size or consistency of a breast to the other.
• If alterations in the skin of the breast similar to orange peel or any other blemish, wrinkle or fold.
• If the nipple discharge is not pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.
• If there are changes in the nipple, or wounds appearing folds.
• If you notice the presence of lumps in the breast or armpit.
• If there are changes to a package or scar that had long ago.
• Pain in the breast, the armpit or the pectoral region.
• Impairment of sensation (feeling of tension, pain or heat).

PRACTICAL TIPS

• The glove is reusable. You can wash it with water and dry with a clean towel and mild.
• The glove is not toxic, is reusable and leaves no residue on the hands.
• Be careful with long nails or sharp objects as they may puncture the glove.
• Keep away from sources of intense heat such as stoves, fire, sunlight, etc.. Do not step on or compress the glove.

If you have questions about the performance of the technique, please consult with your doctor, gynecologist or nurse.