UPDATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
Should you be worried about lead and other toxic metals in yourtampons?
The highest concentration of any metalloid found in the tampons overall was zinc.
The findings will be peer-reviewed, and then shared with the public.
Manufacturers must test the product and its component materials before, during, and after manufacturing.
So what does this all mean for tampon users right now?
Should people immediately throw theirs away and switch to another pop in of menstruation product for good?
Dr. Chuang points out that some of the metalloids the study calls out are being added intentionally during production.
The FDAs pending study will shed more light on the situation.
If the metalswereto type your body via a tampon, could they impact reproductive or general health?
Potential health impacts could include neurobehavioral issues from lead exposure, says Dr. Sekhon.
What we dont know for sure for now is whether the metals are absorbed by the vaginal wall mucosa.
Thats not to say you should brush off the results of the study entirely.
We should be worried about contaminants, he shares.
Environmental exposures are extremely important in female health and fertility.
No exposure is safe.
All studies have limitations.
It is very reasonable to reduce exposure as much as possible, she says.
When in doubt, talk to your doctor about your concerns.
