2023-05-03 09:10:32
Tampons, sanitary napkins and period underwear are said to contain toxic chemicals linked to fertility issues, thyroid disruption, cancers and a host of other health issues.
Caution is in order. According to new studies, the findings of which were reported in the Daily mail, tampons, sanitary napkins and period underwear are said to contain toxic chemicals linked to fertility issues, thyroid disruption, cancers and a host of other health issues. In the line of fire, PFAS, nicknamed “eternal chemicals”.
Specifically, PFAS are linked to a multitude of health problems, including infertility, high blood pressure in pregnant women, low birth weight, developmental delays in children, hormonal disruptions, high cholesterol and a poor immune system.
Another chemical used as a bleaching agent in period products such as sanitary napkins and tampons, called dioxin, is also in the crosshairs due to its carcinogenic risk. And although manufacturers don’t use a lot of it, small amounts can still be very dangerous.
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Dangerous fragrance additives
At the same time, some products may also contain fragrance additives that can throw the pH balance of the vagina out of balance, ridding the body of good vaginal bacteria whose job it is to fight infections. Fragrances may also contain phthalates, known endocrine disruptors that interfere with the delicate balance of hormones in the body. They have detrimental effects on a person’s reproductive and neurological health.
As a reminder, in France, intimate protections are included in the category of everyday consumer goods, unlike in the United States where tampons are considered medical devices. It should be noted that no strict regulations have so far obliged manufacturers to make the composition visible on the packaging of their products or to provide a notice with the contraindications.
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