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A 33-year-old female asked:

Is it true that disposable menstrual pads and tampons contain chemicals that cause women to bleed more during their periods?

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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That is simply not true.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander commented

Pathology 46 years experience

This was made up in the 1990's as an e-mail scam. The companies were supposedly also putting asbestos in the tampons and this was causing cancer. The perpetrator was identified and was a profiteer. Life's hard enough without people like this causing unnecessary fear.

Mar 7, 2015

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Please suggest when on my period, should I use pads, tampons, or menstrual cups?

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