According to researchers, while these products are designed to make people feel comfortable during their periods, their labels do not usually contain a list of the ingredients.In the study which is awaited for peer-review, researchers analysed more than 100 products for fluorinated compounds — which indicates harmful PFAS.
PFAS are used in household products non-stick cookware, stain repellents, and firefighting foam. They are regarded forever chemicals because they stay in the human bloodstream for a very long time without breaking down.
Earlier studies had already raised concerns about the adverse health impacts of PFAS including the development of cancer cells.
According to the new research, while PFAS are absent from many period products, they might be accidentally or intentionally added to others.Research revealed that PFAS chemicals were also present in additional period products, such as tampons and pads.
Alyssa Wicks from the University of Notre Dame said: "We determined if these products had organic fluorine as a surrogate for PFAS."
Wicks, a graduate student in Dr Peaslee's lab noted: "In general, tampons didn’t seem to contain fluorine. Same with menstrual cups and the layers of pads that come in contact with a person's skin."
According to scientists, they were surprised by the presence of total fluorine in the wrappers for numerous pads, some tampons and the outer layers of some period underwear.
No comments:
Write comments