Study Reveals Toxic Metals in Tampons
A recent study published in Environmental Research has brought to light alarming findings regarding the presence of toxic metals in
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Phthalates are more ubiquitous than was previously known – and are commonly found in menstrual products
Phthalates are plasticizer chemicals found in a variety of products designed for daily use.
Exposure to this class of chemicals has been associated with several adverse health effects
New study findes endocrine disrupting chemicals in feminine hygiene products
Many of the tested products contained harmful chemicals.
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The transparency of ingredients in the contents of menstrual products is still a wish list
New research suggests that menstrual products may account for as much as 28% of total phthalate exposure in women.
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Ensuring menstrual products are safe, affordable and accessible
Alexandra Gorman Scranton is the Director of Science and Research for Women’s Voices for the Earth. Her role is looking at the science, combing through the medical literature, and looking at products as well – looking for ingredients of concern and where we’re being exposed to them, and then looking for what we know about those ingredients. She sat down with ptfperiod.info for an interview.
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VOCs and Feminine Hygiene Products: What You Should Know
New research from the Journal of Women’s Health exploring the relationship between the use of feminine hygiene products and exposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has found that vaginal douches and feminine powders significantly increase the concentration of these chemicals in women’s bodies.
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Greenwashing Plastic: The Problem with Plant-Based Tampon Applicators
Adapted from ‘The Shocking Truth About Plant-Based Plastic Applicators’ from natracare. Article available at: https://www.natracare.com/blog/shocking-truth-plant-based-plastic-applicators/ As awareness of the many
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Timeline of Chemical Testing shows what is in your Period Products
Women`s Voices for the Earth compiled a timeline of chemcal testing, that shows the most recent studies that have been conducted and published as of March 2019.
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