Clarification of Terminology

I had my annual mammogram.  It is recommended that I go back for 'compression views' for a 'asymmetry in the right breast at 5 o'clock anterior depth,' that is being termed 'indeterminate.'  The current study was compared with a 2008 mammogram.  Since 2008 I have clearly been approaching menopause.  It will be 1 year with no period this June.  My breast density has clearly changed - less dense, less firm, softer.  What are normal changes?  On a scale of 1 to 10 how panicked should I get about the terms 'asymmetry' and 'indeterminate'?  My report states: 'no other significant masses, calcifications, or other findings are seen in either breast.'  So, what are they maybe seeing?

[Cleveland Clinic]

Dear dem51:  It is not unusual for an assymetry or abnormality to show up on a mammogram.  When this happens, a spot compression is generally recommended to further characterize the abnormality.  A spot compression is a mammogram that focuses in on the area of concern.  Sometimes, it is as simple as tissue folding over on itself on the initial mammogram and this will smooth out on spot compression.  If the spot persists, further evaluation may be required.