Method for producing an x-ray image during a mammography

A method for generating x-ray images in a mammographic procedure, comprising the steps of:

• holding a breast to be imaged in a fixed position in a mechanical retention device;
• irradiating the breast in the retention device with x-rays and generating
• a first x-ray image from x-rays attenuated by the breast in the retention device;
• while the breast is still in said fixed position in said retention device, evaluating said first x-ray image to identify a condition for generating a second x-ray image of the breast;
• and
• with the breast still in said fixed position in said retention device, again irradiating the breast with x-rays, according to the condition defined by evaluation of said first x-ray image, and generating a second x-ray image of the breast from x-rays attenuated by the breast in said fixed position.