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Prolonged Use Of Sanitary Napkins Can Put You To Risk Of Cancer
Advertisements can be very deceptive. Sanitary napkin advertisements aired these days have actually exaggerated my delusion about advertisements.
Some
basic
questions
that
I
would
like
to
raise
to
the
advertiser
are
as
follows:
1.
Why
does
the
model
have
to
wear
only
white-coloured
lowers
during
periods?
2.
Why
girls
and
women
are
shown
doing
excessive
challenging
things
during
periods?
3.
Why
do
some
sanitary
napkin-making
companies
promote
the
usage
of
sanitary
napkins
for
prolonged
hours?
4.
Isn't
the
napkin
bleached
with
chlorine
gas
to
make
it
look
sparkling
white
and
clean?
Did you know that doctors across the globe have criticised the use of a sanitary napkin for more than 6 hours at a stretch?
Millions of girls and women, knowingly and unknowingly, put themselves to the risk of major health hazards every month, in which many of them even die! The most common disorders amongst these are infertility, depression, hormonal disruption, diabetes along with drying and itching sensation in the vagina.
The most common disorders amongst these are infertility, depression, hormonal disruption, diabetes along with drying and itching sensation in the vagina.
Do not put your health at stake just because the model in the ad looks really pretty while doing so or a man wearing a lab coat recommends you to do so.
Hence, we are sharing some of the major health threats caused by the use of fancy sanitary napkins that you can remember while using one the next time.
Avoid Using Ultra Napkins
Ultra napkins that convert liquid into gel are exclusively marketed asking the consumers to use a single pad the whole day. Doing this gives an open invitation to cancer in the bladder & uterus.
Say No To Pads With Artificial Fragrances
Pads that advertise to neutralise period smell and come with artificial fragrances are actually infused with artificial additives and chemicals like polyethylene (PET), polypropylene and propylene glycol (PEG). These chemicals have been linked to dryness, infertility, cancer and hormone disruption.
Pads That Have Sparkling White Clean Look
These ultra-white napkins can easily lure you into buying them, but did you have any idea what makes them so sparkly white? Well, these pads are bleached with chlorine gas to give them that stunning look. Using them results in dioxin residues.
Results Of Dioxin On Our Body
Dioxin is a known human carcinogen. According to studies, it collects in the fatty tissue and eventually effects the female reproductive organs with its accumulation.
Plastic And Synthetics Used In Pads
If you get a chance to cut open a napkin, you'll see a thin lining of plastic or similar synthetic material in it. This lining of plastic blocks the air flow and traps heat and dampness. This results in bacterial growth in the vagina and vulva.
TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) Risk
Toxic shock syndrome, or as it is commonly called TSS, is a rare but serious medical condition caused by a bacterial infection.
Most
of
the
feminine
hygiene
products
contain
rayon
and
viscose,
both
of
these
have
highly
absorbent
fibres.
These
fibres
stick
to
your
vaginal
wall,
upon
being
removed,
some
of
these
stay
behind
increasing
the
risk
of
toxic
shock
syndrome.
Pesticide And Herbicide-Infected Cotton
There are very few companies that use organic cotton to make napkins. Almost all the pad-making companies use commercially grown cotton. This type of a cotton is sprayed with chemicals, which again can affect our body in different ways, such as hormonal disruption, infertility, etc.
Best Alternatives That Can Be Used
One option for using safe sanitary products during periods is using organic sanitary napkins and menstrual cups. These are made up of organic cotton and silicon, so they are safe from the pesticides used on commercially grown cotton and also do not pass through the chlorine-bleaching process.
Another option is using reusable and organic cloth pads made with cotton, hemp or even bamboo.
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