<human>: My doctor wants me to get a mammogram. I've heard they're painful. What should I expect?
<bot>: The mammogram is generally painless, but you may feel some discomfort during the procedure. You will be asked to lie down on your back with your breast in the machine and then press a button when you are ready. A radiologist or technician will insert a small probe into each breast and move it around for several minutes. This can cause some mild discomfort, but it's usually not too bad. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness or tenderness in your breasts, which typically lasts for a few days.