Women Divers

After vaginal delivery, diving can be resumed after released by the obstetrician. This is usually after the cervix closes, about 21 days. In another week, most muscle tone has returned,…

PMS is an ill-defined group of symptoms that are associated with the hormonal changes that occur in the week or so prior to menses. When severe, the personality and anti-social…

There is some concern among divers who are nursing that their infants might be harmed by 'nitrogen bubbles' in breast milk. This of no concern as nitrogen does not seem…

There has been one study done with implants placed in a hyperbaric chamber. This study included silicone, saline and silicone/saline filled at various depth/time profiles that would be seen during…

There is no pool of diving data to indicate that women are at any more or less risk of DCS or osteonecrosis when perimenopausal or post menopausal. Average menopausal age…

At the onset of menses the girl usually has reached 95% of her terminal height, most often reaching full adult size and stature within 1-2 years. There is a phase…

It appears that from the best information and experience that it is as safe for women to dive as it is for men, using the diving safety guidelines which are…

One of the most frequent questions people ask is regarding scuba diving while pregnant. The quick answer is "Please don't dive" while you're pregnant. We don't have very good data…