Period products found to contain forever chemicals, new study finds

31 Aug 2023


A study presented at the 2023 American Chemical Society fall meeting has found that some period products, including tampons, menstrual cups and pads, contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These are linked to adverse health outcomes including cancer, hormonal and reproductive problems.

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