July 14, 2017

FEATURED ISSUE
Tampons: toxic or safe?
Significant improvements have been made during the last 50 years in the materials used in feminine hygiene products, resulting in improved safety. Yet it can still be confusing for women today to understand the safety of their products, particularly when the same research is referenced to prove both the safety and the dangers of today’s products. On the one hand, some medical authorities assure women that the levels of toxic materials are so low as to not pose a health risk. On the other hand, other medical authorities caution that even a low level of toxic materials is dangerous because contact with the sensitive, absorbent part of a woman’s body provides direct access to the bloodstream. It may be important for women to become well informed about this matter.

ISSUE: Should women feel safe in using today’s feminine hygiene products?

AHHA strives to maintain a neutral position on issues. For those interested in this month’s issue, the following articles have been selected to offer you some Pro and Con positions to get you started on your research.

PRO
Are Tampons Safe to Use? (3/10/17)
Very Well

Are tampons bad for you? (4/5 /17)
by Korin Miller
Fox News

How safe is your tampon? (6/19/17)
by Joan Raymond
Today

CON
Toxic Chemicals in Tampons May Increase Your Health Risks (7/7/17)
by Dr. Mercola
Mercola

Feminine Products: Why Are Producers Hiding What Is In Them? (6/29/17)
Alliance for Natural Heath USA

More research into toxins in tampons is necessary, overdue (4/14/17) [link no longer available]
by Nina Djukic
The Daily Californian

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