Does Period Products Poisons You?
- A recent study found perfluorinated substances (PFAS) in some period products and personal care items. These chemicals are known as "forever chemicals" and can pose health risks. The study tested over 100 products including pads, tampons, and menstrual underwear. Some products had high levels of PFAS, with certain period underwear containing up to 10% of these chemicals.
- PFAS are problematic because they can cause a variety of health issues. These include an increased risk of cancer, immune suppression, developmental delays, and behavioral changes. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" because they stick around for a long time. They are commonly used to make things resistant to water and non-sticky.
- The tricky part is that some products had these chemicals added on purpose, while others didn't. The researchers are saying that if we don't really need these chemicals in products, we should skip using them. They tested different ways to find these chemicals and found some products had them because of how they were made.
- What's concerning is that even though we're not sure how much of these chemicals our skin absorbs, they could still get inside our bodies. And these chemicals don't just stay in products – they can end up in our water and soil, which isn't good for anyone.
- Researchers suggest avoiding products that don't need these chemicals. It's all about being safe and taking care of ourselves, even in the products we use regularly.
- Source:-https://www.futurity.org/forever-chemicals-feminine-hygiene-products-2960472-2/ Disclaimer:-Prioritize professional medical advice. Don't delay based on Medwiki info. Visit: medwiki.co.in
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