If you have also been buying sanitary pads sealed in colourful packets sold in the market without checking, you need to be careful. A new study has revealed that sanitary napkins of well-known companies made in India can cause deadly diseases like cancer.
The study has shown that dangerous chemicals are used in the manufacture of sanitary napkins by many companies, which, along with giving cancer, can also make women infertile. Apart from this, these chemicals are also responsible for diabetes and heart disease.
What Does The Research Say?
The study, conducted by Delhi-based NGO Toxics Link, is a part of the International Pollutant Elimination Network’s test, which included products from 10 brands of sanitary napkins sold in India.
During the study, the researchers found traces of phthalates and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in all the samples. It is a matter of concern that these contaminants can produce cancer cells. This research has been published in the ‘Menstrual Waste 2022’ report.
Chemicals Used In Pads Give Feast To These Dangerous Diseases
Phthalates chemical exposure to the skin causes cancer, diabetes and heart disease and affects fertility. At the same time, exposure to VOCs affects mental ability. It can also cause asthma and some types of cancer.
Apart from this, it also affects fertility. The research team said that the effect of these severe chemicals on the skin of the vagina is more as compared to the skin of other parts of the woman’s body. Because of this, this danger increases even more.
How Many Women Use Sanitary Pads In India
According to a report, 64.4 per cent of women aged 15 to 24 in India use sanitary napkins. Due to increasing awareness of sanitary pads, their use has increased in the last few years. During menstruation, sanitary pads are used to avoid many serious diseases.
But during research, the chemicals found in sanitary napkins are very harmful to health. That’s why women must be careful while choosing hygienic pads and not buy such products in which dangerous chemicals are found.
How To Choose The Right Sanitary Pad
In today’s time, before buying clothes, bags, shoes, any household items and even groceries, we do research on the internet. Still, when it comes to purchasing sanitary napkins, most of us Depend on the brand’s popularity or sometimes buy it without thinking.
Does this question come to your mind even once that the sanitary pad you are buying is right for your health? Here we are telling you how to choose the right sanitary pad, keeping in mind that you should buy it next time.
Choose Organic Sanitary Pads
This research shows that sanitary pads of big companies made in India also contain dangerous chemicals. That’s why women should buy only chemical-free organic sanitary pads.
Nowadays, organic sanitary pads from many companies are available in the market, which are biodegradable and good for the environment. If you want, you can also use cotton sanitary pads. Never buy pads by looking at the top packet; choose the right pad by reading the information.
Don’t Be Fooled By Scented Napkins
Companies try new ways of marketing to sell their products. The same rule is followed for selling sanitary napkins. You must have often seen advertisements of such sanitary pads on TV which have fragrances.
They claim that using these pads will keep you smelling great all day long, but in reality, using scented sanitary napkins to get rid of the period smell can be the biggest mistake of your life. These pads can be very dangerous for you.
Sanitary napkins are made of fluid-absorbing material that blocks moisture and generates heat so that the pad can absorb more and more blood. Using scented sanitary napkins for a long time increases the chances of bacterial growth in the pads. Also, dangerous chemicals are used to create a fragrance in the top layer of such pads, which harms the delicate skin of your vagina.
Avoid The Use Of Synthetic Pads
Avoid using synthetic pads while buying sanitary pads, as their hard and chemical-based base is harmful to the delicate skin of the vagina. Choose pads based on your blood flow. Always buy rash-free sanitary napkins.
Avoid Making These Mistakes While Using Periods And Sanitary Pads
Change the pads every four to five hours during menstruation. Do not use the same pad for the whole day. While changing the pad, clean your vagina with water as well. It is also essential to use the right underwear along with suitable sanitary pads, especially during periods.
That’s why always choose cotton panties because the air passes quickly in them. Also, to get relief from menstrual pain, do not use medicines like rain killers, instead, take a bath with hot water or apply compresses on the painful places.
