Diagnose-Me: About Silicone Breast Implants


	Question Category: SYMPTOMS - FEMALE

In the 'Symptoms - Female' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about silicone breast implants:

Do you have silicone (not saline) breast implants?

	Your answer	...indicates	...and suggests
1.	"Never had them / don't know"	No silicone breast implants	A risk factor
2.	"Removed after being in place for less than 5 years"	Removed silicone breast implants	A risk factor
3.	"Removed, in place for over 5 years"	Removed silicone breast implants	A risk factor
4.	"Yes, for under 5 years"	Recent silicone breast implants	A risk factor
5.	"Yes, for over 5 years"	Long-term silicone breast implants	A risk factor

Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below. Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.

Answers					Condition	Comment
1					Silicone Breast Implant Problems	(Women only)
	2	3	4	5	Silicone Breast Implant Problems	(Women only) While most women will not have systemic problems from their silicone breast implants, the rate of local problems is much higher, and increases with the passage of time.

Last updated: May 10, 2007