NIH overview of chemicals in feminine hygiene products and personal lubricants

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In the United States alone, women spend well over $2 billion per year on feminine hygiene products, including tampons, pads, feminine washes, sprays, powders, and personal wipes. But until recently, scant research existed on how chemicals in these products may affect women’s health. See this overview from the National Institutes of Health of chemicals commonly found in these products, and their consequences for women’s health.