Girls who have entered adolescence use sanitary pads during menstruation. During menstruation, sanitary pads are used to absorb blood, vaginal mucus, and other wastes that are released from the body during periods. But in a study related to sanitary pads, some such things have come to light which are really scary. According to a new study, the use of napkins increases the risk of cancer and infertility.
The study, conducted by NGOtoxicsLink, is a part of the International Pollutant Elimination Network's test, which included products from 10 brands of sanitary napkins sold in India. During the study, the researchers found traces of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in all the samples. It is a matter of concern that both these contaminants are capable of producing cancer cells. The worrying thing is that both the contaminants are capable of producing cancer cells.
According to doctors, Volatile Organic Compounds are used for fragrance in the pads, which can cause allergic reactions. They added that once the pads are disposed of, they get added to the soil and eventually become part of the compost, causing health hazards. may also be harmed.
The doctor involved in this study said that the most worrying thing is that the risk of developing the disease is high due to the use of sanitary pads. Actually, these serious chemicals have more effect on the vagina than on the skin of a woman. In such a situation, due to this, this danger increases even more.
Let me tell you, according to the latest data from the National Family Health Survey, there are about 64% of Indian girls between the ages of 15 and 24 who use sanitary napkins. Due to increasing awareness in the recent past, there has also been an increase in its use.
