Lead, arsenic… Sanitary tampons contaminated with metals!
Several brands of sanitary tampons marketed in the European Union and the United States contain high levels of metal contamination, ...
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Toxic shock: even at the beach or at the pool, don’t neglect your tampon
It's summer, time for vacation and swimming. Tampons are then very practical. But be careful, misused, serious medical complications can ...
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Menstrual toxic shock: how to prevent it?
Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare - about twenty cases per year in France - but it can have ...
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Menstruation: can you sleep with a tampon all night?
Taking a few precautions makes it safe to sleep with a tampon during your period. THE ESSENTIAL The tampon is ...
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Menstrual cup: is it safer than a tampon?
More ecological and more economical, the menstrual cup has many advantages. However, its use may present certain risks. Revolutionary or ...
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Sick leave, contaminated sanitary pads and new hope in breast cancer Sick leave: a report recommends the generalization of the waiting day Tampons and sanitary napkins still contain toxic substances Incurable breast cancer: a new “smart drug” gives life ‘hope
A report submitted to the Prime Minister recommends a waiting day in the event of sick leave, feminine protections still ...
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Menstruation and contraception: 6 myths to forget
Do tampons break the hymen? Can you get pregnant during your period? Is it dangerous to chain two packs of ...
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Hygienic protections: manufacturers will soon be obliged to indicate their composition
The Minister of Health announced that a decree was being drafted so that manufacturers would be obliged to indicate the ...
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Toxic shock: even at the beach or at the pool, don’t neglect your tampon
Tampons are very practical in summer, especially for swimming. Misused, however, they can lead to serious medical complications. Here's how ...
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Free sanitary protection: 92% of French women are in favor
81% of French women subscribe to the idea of reimbursement by Social Security for all hygienic protection. THE ESSENTIAL We ...
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One in three students needs help to finance their sanitary protection
A survey by a student organization highlights the need for financial aid for menstrual pads for young women. To fight ...
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Scotland becomes the first country to introduce free sanitary protection
The Scottish Parliament passed this law unanimously. In France, 1.7 million women lack sanitary protection due to a lack of ...
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Toxic shock syndrome: wearing a tampon for more than six hours increases the risks
French researchers conducted a study on more than 180 women, some of whom had been victims of a toxic shock. ...
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Tampons and menstrual cups: new recommendations from ANSES
ANSES unveiled Monday, January 20, the results of these new analyzes on intimate protection. Too many women are still unaware ...
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Toxic shock: an American nearly dies from a tampon
In the United States, a young mother spent four days in intensive care in January after contracting a life-threatening blood ...
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Tampons and sanitary napkins always contain toxic substances
In a survey published this Thursday, February 21, 60 million consumers reveal that tampons and sanitary napkins still contain glyphosate ...
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Pesticides: glyphosate and other chemicals in women’s protection
A study conducted by the National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety (ANSES) revealed that women's protection contained ...
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Toxic shock: organic tampons and menstrual cups do not reduce the risks
A new study shows that using menstrual cups or organic tampons does not protect against toxic shock syndrome any more ...
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Towels, tampons, cups … the LMDE student mutual insurance company launches the reimbursement of hygienic protections
The LMDE student mutual insurance company announced on Thursday April 19 the launch of the partial reimbursement of hygienic protections. ...
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No, organic tampons and menstrual cups do not protect against toxic shock syndrome
Contrary to popular belief, organic tampons and menstrual cups (very popular these days) do not protect against toxic shock syndrome ...
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Buffers: 5 Toxic shock in Pays de Loire. Never more than 8 hours without changing
A periodic tampon should not be worn for more than 8 hours according to the latest study from the weekly ...
Read moreQuestions about Toxic Shock Syndrome from tamponade after the probable second amputation of model Lauren Wasser
She is a model known to have had a leg amputated after being a victim of Toxic Shock Syndrome (SCT), ...
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Tampax: the components listed on the packaging
The manufacturer Tampax will indicate the composition of its tampons on the packaging from next spring. A small victory for ...
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Toxic menstrual shock: cases have been increasing since 2004
From 2004 to 2014, the number of toxic shocks increased from 5 to 22. Young women are poorly informed about ...
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Tampax petition: two French ministers challenge Europe
In a letter to the European Commission, the Minister of Health and the Secretary of State for Consumer Affairs are ...
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Tampax petition: two investigations launched by the public authorities
The Repression of Fraud and the Directorate General of Health are launching two investigations to lift the veil on the ...
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“Tampax” petition: information should be reinforced
Martine Pinville brought together manufacturers and distributors of feminine hygiene products to remind them of their responsibilities. The "Tampax" petition ...
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A stamp to share your musical tastes with your child
"Babypod" is the 1st musical stamp. Studies show that it is the only device that stimulates vocalization in babies. It ...
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The “buffer tax” ignites social networks
Feminists expected a lot. But the amendment to the finance bill aimed at reducing VAT on feminine hygiene products was ...
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Toxic shock syndrome: a mannequin amputated because of a tampon
A 27-year-old American woman with her leg amputated due to toxic shock syndrome from a tampon, is suing the manufacturer.It's ...
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