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The urgent need to regulate menstrual products
2026New studies show that menstrual products such as tampons and sanitary towels – and in some cases period underwear too – may contain chemicals such as PFAS (‘forever chemicals’), pesticides,…
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Exposure to some Pfas could increase risk of multiple miscarriages
2025Exposure to some toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” may increase the risk of having multiple miscarriages, new peer-reviewed research has found. The study, which tracked about 200 women in China, found…
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Some condom and lubricant brands contain alarming levels of PFAS – study
2024Several brands of condoms and lubricants contain alarming levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals”, including styles of Trojan and K-Y Jelly, new research finds. The testing conducted by the Mamavation…
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PFAS & Testicular Cancer: A study of U.S. Air Force servicemen
2023The US military has used firefighting foams containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) for several decades. The Department of Defense (DoD) has designated PFAS as emerging contaminants due to their…
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‘Forever chemical’ exposure linked to higher cancer odds in women
2023Women exposed to several widely used chemicals appear to face increased odds for ovarian and other types of cancers, including a doubling of odds for melanoma, according to new research…
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Association between chemical mixtures and female fertility in women undergoing assisted reproduction in Sweden and Estonia
2022Objective: Women of reproductive age are exposed to ubiquitous chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have potential endocrine disrupting properties and might affect fertility.…
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Women, Chemicals and the SDGs
2021Gender review mapping with a focus on women and chemicals: impact of emerging policy issues and the relevancefor the sustainable development goals In line with the UNEP-IPEN partnership, the aim…
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Endocrine Disruptor Potential of Short- and Long-Chain Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs)- A Synthesis of Current Knowledge with Proposal of Molecular Mechanism
2021Endocrine disruptors are a group of chemical compounds that, even in low concentrations, cause a hormonal imbalance in the body, contributing to the development of various harmful health disorders. Many…
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Exposure to perfluoroalkyl substances in a cohort of women firefighters and office workers in San Francisco
2020Studies of firefighters have shown increased exposures to carcinogenic compounds and elevated rates of certain cancers compared to the general population, yet this research has focused almost exclusively on men.…
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Everyday exposures to PFAS chemicals
Highly fluorinated chemicals called PFAS are added to a wide variety of consumer products to make them non-stick, waterproof, and stain-resistant. They are found in carpets and upholstery, waterproof apparel,…
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PERIOD – PER and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) exposure: Impact Of Dermal contact with menstrual products
Menstrual products are essential for hygiene and gender equality. However, recent research has shown that these products may contain harmful chemicals, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The health risks…
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Chemical Cosmetics – Heavy Metals, Talc Powder, Parabens, and Phthalates
Cosmetics and personal care products are advertised as enhancing beauty and health. But did you know that some of these products contain mercury or even asbestos? Or that parabens used…