Tampons from many different brands may contain potentially harmful metals, a new study found. Researchers assessed tampons from 14 different brands and found "measurable concentrations" of all 16 ...

Melanie Galeaz started experiencing body aches and pain "down south" when she was 14. She said was treated for Lyme disease, but she was afraid to speak up about her vaginal distress. It turned out ...

The FDA is thoroughly reviewing the study's findings in an effort to protect consumers of tampon brands that contain toxic metals. A recent study has uncovered the presence of toxic metals in multiple ...

Tampons are one of the most popular menstruation products in a growing market that now includes period underwear, menstrual cups and more. They’ve been around since the 1930s and are still the go-to ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement about investigating tampon safety has ignited widespread discussion. This action stems from research revealing the presence of toxic ...

Researchers found that no tampons they tested were completely free of toxins such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. It’s not clear from the study whether toxins in tampons get absorbed by the body or ...

Safety concerns connected to tampon use have been on the minds of women for many years. From toxic shock syndrome to questions about specific chemicals widely used in the menstrual products, some have ...

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