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?
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Here are some other references from the episode you might find helpful:

• Watch “Explant” the docu-film, featuring Michelle Visage.
  
  
• FDA 2019 Statement
  
  
• FDA Labeling Recommendations, including patient decision checklist and list of chemicals/heavy metals:

https://www.fda.gov/media/131885/download
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/breast-implants

• FDA Boxed Warning Announcement:

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-strengthens-safety-requirements-and-updates-study-results-breast-implants

• Other referenced articles:

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

https://allthatsinteresting.com/weird-history-of-breast-i

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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.