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Alain Boussuges¹, Gerald Retali, Mathilde Bodéré-Melin

¹Mediterranean University and Naval Medical Institute, UMR-MD2 P2PCOE, Marseille, France. alain.boussuges@univmed.fr

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Men produce more circulating bubbles after scuba diving than women. This gender difference in bubble formation was not observed in postmenopausal women, suggesting hormonal influences on decompression sickness risk.

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Area of Science:

Physiology
Diving Medicine
Cardiovascular Science

Background:

Previous research indicates gender-based differences in circulating bubble production following altitude exposure.
Understanding these differences is crucial for optimizing diving safety protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate potential gender disparities in the formation of circulating bubbles after a standardized open sea scuba dive.
To analyze the correlation between bubble production and physiological factors in relation to gender.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 52 men and 52 women underwent identical dive profiles (25 min to 35m).
Continuous wave Doppler was employed to detect and grade circulating bubbles using the Spencer scale.
The KISS index was calculated to quantify overall bubble activity, with data analyzed for correlations with age, weight, and body fat.

Main Results:

Men exhibited higher bubble grades at 30, 40, and 50 minutes post-dive compared to women.
The overall KISS index was significantly higher in men than in women, indicating greater bubble activity.
Postmenopausal women showed a higher KISS index than premenopausal women and men over 50, while oral contraceptive use and menstrual phase did not impact bubble production.

Conclusions:

Women generally produce fewer circulating bubbles than men after open sea scuba diving.
The observed gender difference in bubble production diminishes in postmenopausal women, suggesting a potential role for hormonal factors.