Bandages is goods that can not be separated from the women, because it is needed by them when menstruating. But unfortunately there are unpleasant news that you need to hear is that it contains harmful chemicals in the sanitary napkin. This has raised concerns around the world.
The important factor of this case is a woman's risk of exposure to the chemicals in the pads . As reported by the Livestrong there are some chemicals that are contained in the pads and the materials have harmful effects .
1 . Dioxin.
These chemicals are commonly used as a bleach or bleach in the manufacture of paper , tampons , panty liners , diapers and sanitary napkins . The effects of dioxin on the pads or panty liners have properties that are not immediately apparent accumulative . It is only visible effect after wearing for 20 years . The World Health Organization itself mentions that dioxin is hazardous material for polluting the environment and nature as a carcinogen .2 . Furan.
Furans as well as bleach , in a study conducted in Korea , it turns out almost all the pads and tampons in the world containing Furan .In that study results are varied , there are many products dioxins and furans are used as octachlorinated dioxins , hexachlorodibenzofuran and octa chlorodibenzorufan . All of these toxic substances and prohibited use.
3 . BPA and BPS.
The chemicals contained in plastic and can damage sex organs can interfere with the development of the embryo and can promote the growth of bacteria in the vaginal area .Other evidence indicating the presence of harmful chemicals that exist in the tampons are discussed through the media Huffingtonpost where it is written that the products are safe and will not cause burn out black smoke when burned. But for the pads actually causes black smoke when burned. Most likely there are a lot of harmful chemicals such as synthetic fibers , petrochemicals and dixoin
Then what is the effect for women ?
Bandages containing hazardous chemicals it can interfere with health . Because these chemicals accumulate and come late into the fatty tissue . Based on the record Savvy quoted from Huffingtonpost there are some health risks that will result from these chemicals are .The growth of abnormal tissue in the abdomen and reproductive organs
Anbormal cell growth throughout the body
The decrease in immune system
Hormone disruption in the body
cervical cancer
endometriosis
Ovarian cancer , and others .
Well , already announcing you are now ? for that you have to be really selective in buying the pads , select a safe that did not use deodorant , free chlorine and do not use bleach . Thank you for reading this article .
Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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DatePublished: December 27, 2013 at 14:18
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