Can you guess what testing was done on breast implants before they were greenlighted to be put in women's bodies?
It’s women’s history month, so I thought it would be fitting to take a deep dive into the history of breast implants, since these have had a tremendous impact on women over the years.
And if you’re not up to speed with the backstory on breast implants, get ready to be shocked at how these so-called medical devices came to be in our bodies today.
Links and resources:
Take the Quiz: Is it time to consider removing my breast implants?
http://explantquiz.empoweredexplant.com
You can also email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.com
Here are some other references from the episode you might find helpful:
https://www.fda.gov/media/131885/download
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/breast-implants
https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness#section-how-we-got-here-a-brief-history-of-breast-implant-regulation
https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/development-silicone-breast-implants-use-breast-augmentation-surgeries-united-states
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.
Can you guess what testing was done on breast implants before they were greenlighted to be put in women's bodies?
It’s women’s history month, so I thought it would be fitting to take a deep dive into the history of breast implants, since these have had a tremendous impact on women over the years.
And if you’re not up to speed with the backstory on breast implants, get ready to be shocked at how these so-called medical devices came to be in our bodies today.
Links and resources:
Take the Quiz: Is it time to consider removing my breast implants?
http://explantquiz.empoweredexplant.com
You can also email me at darnah@empoweredexplant.com
Here are some other references from the episode you might find helpful:
https://www.fda.gov/media/131885/download
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/breast-implants
https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness#section-how-we-got-here-a-brief-history-of-breast-implant-regulation
https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/development-silicone-breast-implants-use-breast-augmentation-surgeries-united-states
Please help us be heard and raise awareness:
Let's connect!
Join the Empowered Explant Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredexplant
Connect with Darnah on Instagram: @darnahmercieca
Interviews and sponsorships email: podcast@empoweredexplant.com
Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/ilya-kuznetsov/anticipation
Disclaimer: This podcast does not constitute medical or mental health advice. Darnah is not a medical practitioner. She shares from personal experience, research, and conversations with other people. If you are experiencing symptoms, pain, post-surgery complications, or mental health concerns, please seek care from your medical provider or surgeon.