A new University of the Free State study has found toxic substances in sanitary pads and pantyliners sold locally.
With millions of South African women using these products every month, the findings raise urgent questions about safety, transparency and regulation.

👉 Read the full here:https://zurl.co/NMAR4

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Period Care પિરિયડ્સ દરમિયાન વધારે પીડા થાય છે? આ દેશી પાવડર બની શકે છે તાત્કાલિક રાહતનું હથિયાર #PeriodCare #GujaratiAyurveda #DesiNuskha #NaturalRelief #PainFreePeriods #MahilaoMate #HormoneBalance #AyurvedicTips #HealthyLifestyle #Gujarati #Health #healthytips #પિરિયડ્સપીડાઉપાય, #દેશીપિરિયડ્સપાવડર, #માસિકક્રેમ્પઘરેલુંઉપાય, #પેઇનરિલીફપાવડર, #પિરિયડ્સમાંદુખાવોઉપાય, #આયુર્વેદિકમાસિકઉપચાર

https://vrlivegujarat.com/period-care-during-period-pain-desi-powder/

⚠️ If you use tampons, you need to know about Toxic Shock Syndrome 🩸
While rare, TSS can cause serious health complications and often goes unnoticed until it’s advanced. Knowing the signs and how to reduce your risk is essential for you and your teen’s safety.

Learn what TSS is, how it’s linked to tampon use and how to protect yourself 👉 https://zurl.co/x988Q

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AJ Bell founder invests in period care brand Here We Flo to disrupt the sanitary protection market

Andy Bell, the founder of AJ Bell, has invested £2 million into Here We Flo, a period care brand dedicated to removing the stigma surrounding menstruation. The company recently raised £3 million in funding to support its growth, which includes a partnership with Chelsea FC's women's team and the Net... [More info]

Unravel the connection between ovarian cysts and common menstrual disorders. We explore how these growths can throw your cycle off-balance, and when to seek medical advice.
https://mrmedonlinepharmacy.blogspot.com/2025/05/how-ovarian-cysts-contribute-to.html

#IrregularPeriods #OvarianCysts #Gynecology #WomensHealth #PeriodCare #Hormones #PCOS

🤦‍♀️ Study finds heavy metals in tampons:

Tests on 30 products purchased in #NewYork, #Athens, and #London have found some contained dangerous levels of arsenic, chromium, and even lead. ☣️

16 metals were tested and all were detected in at least one #tampon.

Several metals were detected in all samples, including #arsenic, #cadmium, #chromium, #lead, and #vanadium.

#Organic #tampons had higher levels of arsenic, but non-organic tampons had higher levels of lead.

Writing in the journal, Environment International, researchers said: 'There is no safe exposure level to lead. “Any proportion of lead that may leach out of a tampon and reach systemic circulation might contribute to negative health outcomes.”

TOTM are probably one of the best options if you're in the UK (see https://ethicalrevolution.co.uk/link/totm and check out some of the other 'Best Buys' recommended by Ethical Consumer Magazine: https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/health-beauty/shopping-guide/sanitary-products).

#PeriodCare #Menstrual #Wellbeing