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Tampons and pads with odor neutralizers and artificial fragrances are chemical soups, laced with artificial colors, polyester, adhesives, polyethylene (PET), polypropylene and propylene glycol (PEG). In short, they are contaminants linked to hormone disruption, cancer, birth defects, dryness, and infertility. Investigations have since proved that most menstrual sanitary pads available on the market are produced from recycled paper materials containing print ink and other chemicals which are bleached with chemicals like dioxin and chlorine. Studies have shown that the chemical dioxin and chlorine are cancerous chemicals when they come in contact with the human skin, especially the tender part at the woman’s genitals.
This doesn’t happen right away, but the cancerous effects may be cumulative. Paper cannot absorb a woman’s flow during her period so a plastic paper is placed in between or under the pad for fear of leakage when a woman is bleeding. This plastic between the pad prevents access to the air. As the woman is bleeding wearing this kind of pad, no air enters her body and warmth develops between the pad and her vagina, with the moisture from the blood, this area becomes a breeding ground for germs. The fermentation takes place, which is the reason the pads are smelly after use.
The dangers of traditional sanitary pads
A World Health Organization report indicated within two hours of a woman putting on traditional pads, about 107 different germs develop per cubic centimeter on the surface area of the pad. When pressure is applied on the pad through sitting, the paper does not absorb enough, the pad allows a “back flow” of the blood into the woman’s reproductive system, the germs develop, and the chemicals mix with the blood. This can cause infection to the woman’s reproductive system. Not knowing what to do and what is happening, the woman simply takes this as normal menstrual discomfort.
Possible conditions caused by poor quality sanitary pads during menstruation:
- External Vaginal inflammations
- Vaginal itching
- Vaginal inflammation
- Cervical Inflammation and erosion
- Endometrial Inflammation
- Excessive white discharge
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Fever
- Feeling nauseous
- Urge to urinate
- Urinal pain
- Sore waist
- Aching waist
- Fatigue
- Genital warts
- Genital herpes
- Menstrual disorders (heavy periods, light periods, spotting in between periods, prolonged periods, and menstrual pains)
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored or paid post. This article is solely for informational resources on Women’s Health.
