cwsmithsonian.org

Scuba Diving with breast implants There have been experiments conducted with silicone, saline, and silicone/saline filled breast implants. The results of the experiments showed that there was a minimal increase in bubble size in both saline and silicone gel implants. Fluctuations in results varied on the depth and duration of the dives conducted. The saline-filled [...]

However, it is a possibility that women that dive while menstruating are less able to expel dissolved nitrogen due to increased fluid retention and tissue swelling. This theory is not yet conclusive as a result of limited research in this area. One recent study found that 38 percent of women divers with DCS were menstruating [...]

Recreational diving has become an increasingly popular sport for women. Recent statistics show that the number of female scuba divers increases every year with about half of all new certifications being women.