Here are 5 reasons why your plastic sanitary napkins are dangerous:
1. Plastic pads can cause cancer
Of course, cancer doesn't appear immediately. But you use plastic sanitary pads every month, and while there are only low levels of exposure to the chemical contaminants found in the materials of these pads, they accumulate in our bodies and threaten our reproductive health.
The mere thought of having these cancer-causing chemicals on our vaginas is sickening and scary.
FACTS :
- Your sanitary napkins are made from plastic. Certain chemicals in plastic, such as BPA and BPS, can impair embryo development. Plasticizers can even cause organ damage.
- The fibers in the sanitary napkins you use can cause cervical cancer. Sanitary napkins are not only made of cotton, but also of cellulose gel.
- Dioxin in sanitary napkins can cause ovarian cancer.
- Towels are made to absorb moisture. That's why, in addition to cotton, they also contain rayon, a synthetic fiber that is also dangerous because it contains dioxin. When rayon is bleached, it releases dioxin.
2. Plastic tampons may contain pesticides and herbicides
We all know that sanitary napkins are made of cotton. Like other crops, cotton crops are sprayed with pesticides and herbicides that can definitely be harmful when they reach your bloodstream.
Furan , a potentially dangerous chemical, is present on the cotton and will remain there until harvest.
Imagine having this chemical contaminant in your body. Furan has even been linked to cancer in some laboratory animals.
Herbicides and pesticides are linked to thyroid dysfunction, infertility, and other health problems.
3. Plastic towels may contain dioxin, an environmental pollutant.
Cotton isn't naturally ultra-white. Since most women prefer something pure white to feel fresh and clean, sanitary pad manufacturers use a chemical called dioxin to bleach cotton.
Unknowingly, we pay a very high price for being clean freaks. These companies may claim that tampons contain very low levels of dioxin.
According to research, short-term exposure to dioxin can lead to darkening of the skin and impaired liver function.
A woman can use 6,000 sanitary napkins in her lifetime, and when dioxin accumulates in the body, it can lead to serious health risks and diseases such as immune system damage, diabetes, hormonal dysfunction, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cancer, and more.
4. Plastic tampons can cause infertility and birth defects.
Your tampons contain odor neutralizers or deodorants because all women hate the smell of blood. It's understandable.
However, sanitary napkin manufacturers have added chemicals in scented napkins that can cause complications in your baby's embryonic development.
It is also not recommended to use perfumed feminine hygiene products, as they can cause irritation.
They can cause yeast infections which can lead to other health complications.
5. Plastic shields can be prone to the growth of bacteria and other infections.
Prolonged use of sanitary napkins throughout the day leads to the proliferation of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the vagina.
This syndrome is commonly referred to as toxic shock syndrome. Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome include dizziness, fever, and diarrhea.
The toxins released by the bacteria can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, which is dangerous because the brain is not receiving enough blood flow.
Your pads are made from synthetic materials that can block moisture, which promotes bacterial growth.
This is one of the reasons why some women suffer from severe allergies and yeast infections.
Some women may think that it is normal to have allergies and itching, which is a misconception.
Being a woman isn't just about having your period, looking beautiful with makeup, or having a vagina.
Being a woman means being mature enough to take control of your body and take care of your reproductive health.