Danica Patrick on Breast Implants, Explant, and Burnout with Robert Whitfield, MD

24 Jul 2025 · 39 min
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Danica Patrick discusses her breast implant explant surgery in April 2022 after developing systemic symptoms including amenorrhea and thyroid issues. She had mercury levels of 170 (normal below 5) and spent over a year recovering through lymphatic drainage, dietary changes, and other therapies.

Questions this video answers

February 2021 (amenorrhea noted then).

April 2022 (shortly after her 40th birthday, as stated).

Approximately 1.5 years (she said it took at least another one-and-a-half years to feel like herself).

Mercury reported as 170 (she said it 'should be under 5').

About three years (from age 16 to 19).

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