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Feminine Health ° Hypoallergenic, latex free and odourless; suitable for women with sensitive skin, thrush, eczema and allergies (including latex allergies) ° Fragrances used in some tampons can cause irritation, allergic reactions and may upset the vagina’s natural microbial balance ° Many tampons are not inert; chemicals such as pesticides used to produce the cotton, deodorants, absorbency enhancers, and chlorine compounds used in bleaching processes can be found ° Dioxin, a carcinogen, may be formed in the bleaching process itself ° Fibre loss and damage done to vaginal tissue by fibres are also concerns, for example the use of rayon, a manufactured fibre consisting of tiny strands of plastic and often used in tampons. Some speculate that the rayon strands can cause micro tears of the vaginal wall when a tampon is inserted or removed, leaving the vagina more susceptible to infection ° Tampons are individually wrapped to keep them clean but are not sterile ° Tampon companies are not required by any law to list their ingredients ° Tampons and pads can cause an increased risk of bacterial infection ° Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is associated with the high absorbency of tampons and with their prolonged use ° Tampons absorb more than 25% of natural and necessary vaginal secretions ° Vaginal dryness, peeling of the mucous membrane, ulcers and lesions are caused by the absorption of vaginal secretions and the use of absorbency enhancers ° Pads cause a form of skin reaction called contact dermatitis ° MPower cup collects menstrual fluid, rather than absorbing it, leaving all moisture levels undisturbed and allows the body’s processes to function naturally |
