With the rise in concern about toxic metals in tampons, many are rethinking their menstrual care products. But before tossing every box in your cabinet, it’s important to separate fact from fear ...

The tampons examined in the study are sold in the US, UK or EU, and included organic and non-organic varieties, as well as name-branded and store-branded ones.

Typically, tampons enlarge when they absorb fluid, which actually helps them stay in place, according to Dr. Zeno. However, if they become overly saturated, they can shift or fall out, she says.

The US Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women of heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun an expert, independent review of recent research on the health effects caused by heavy metals in tampons after lawmakers sounded the alarm on possib… ...

The FDA says it has commissioned a lab study and a literature review to evaluate metals in tampons, after a recent study found heavy metals like lead in products by over a dozen popular brands.

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Anti-tampon sentiments are also on the rise writ large; though tampons are still the most-used menstrual product, alternatives like period cups have been gaining popularity for years.

The prices of pads and tampons in the US have climbed rapidly due to inflation. NurPhoto via Getty Images The higher prices have led to a drop in annual sales of pads and tampons, by 12% and 16% ...

Despite tampons being on the market in the U.S. for more than 90 years, the study authors think this is the first time anyone has tested them for heavy metals. Shearston attributes this to the ...

A recent study about tampons is alarming consumers. The research, published in the scientific journal Environment International, found evidence of 16 different metals, including arsenic and lead ...