Correlation Between Medically Diagnosed Anxiety and Depression Disorder and Self-Reported Breast Implant Illness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anxiety disorders, both with and without comorbid depression, are widespread globally. In this study we investigate the intersection of anxiety, depression, and self-reported breast implant illness (BII) in females undergoing aesthetic breast surgery.

Objectives

The objective of our research was to enhance understanding about mental health history, psychotropic medication use, and its relation to BII symptoms.

Methods

A cohort of 240 consecutive female patients undergoing elective breast surgery was studied. In the study we categorized patients by groups based on the presence of self-reported BII symptoms and the type of breast surgery performed. Mental health history, psychotropic medication use, and time spent in treatment for mental illness were scrutini

SUBMITTER: Bresnick S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403805 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature