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897:, a known carcinogen, in tampons. Dioxin is one of the toxic chemicals produced when wood pulp is bleached with chlorine. Congressional hearings were held and tampon manufacturers assured Congress that the trace levels of dioxin in tampons was well below EPA level. The EPA has stated there is no acceptable level of dioxin. Following this, major commercial tampon brands began switching from dioxin-producing chlorine gas bleaching methods to either elemental "chlorine-free" or "totally chlorine free" bleaching processes.
874:, with the tube-within-a-tube applicator. Gertrude Schulte Tenderich (née Voss) bought the patent rights to her company trademark Tampax and started as a seller, manufacturer, and spokesperson in 1933. Tenderich hired women to manufacture the item and then hired two sales associates to market the product to drugstores in Colorado and Wyoming, and nurses to give public lectures on the benefits of the creation, and was also instrumental in inducing newspapers to run advertisements.
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including conventional cotton/rayon tampons and 100% organic cotton tampons. In a series of studies conducted after this initial claim, it was shown that all tampons (regardless of composition) are similar in their effect on TSS and that tampons made with rayon do not have an increased incidence of TSS. Instead, tampons should be selected based on minimum absorbency rating necessary to absorb flow corresponding to the individual.
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as an attempt to help consumers choose the right product and avoid complications of TSS. In addition, The following statement of association between tampons and TSS is required by the FDA to be on the package label as part of the labeling requirements: "Attention: Tampons are associated with Toxic Shock
Syndrome (TSS). TSS is a rare but serious disease that may cause death. Read and save the enclosed information."
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folk art movement and cottage industry, promote awareness of these throwaway objects washed up on beaches worldwide from faulty sewage systems, create the world's largest collection of discarded plastic tampon applicators, and ban their manufacture and sale through legislative action. The project and artwork was carried out during numerous site-specific performances and installations.
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848:, refers to the use of soft papyrus tampons by Egyptian women in the fifteenth century B.C. Roman women used wool tampons. Women in ancient Japan fashioned tampons out of paper, held them in place with a bandage, and changed them 10 to 12 times a day. Traditional Hawaiian women used the furry part of a native fern called
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In the United States, the Tampon Safety and
Research Act was introduced to Congress in 1997 in an attempt to create transparency between tampon manufacturers and consumers. The bill would mandate the conduct or support of research on the extent to which additives in feminine hygiene products pose any
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or waste processing. The average use of tampons in menstruation may add up to approximately 11,400 tampons in someone's lifetime (if they use only tampons rather than other products). Tampons are made of cotton, rayon, polyester, polyethylene, polypropylene, and fiber finishes. Aside from the cotton,
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requires the manufacturer to perform absorbency testing to determine the absorbency rating using the
Syngyna method or other methods that are approved by the FDA. The manufacturer is also required to include on the package label the absorbency rating and a comparison to other absorbency ratings
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In 1985, Tampon
Applicator Creative Klubs International (TACKI) was established to develop creative uses for discarded, non-biodegradable, plastic feminine hygiene products, commonly referred to as "beach whistles". TACKI President Jay Critchley launched his corporation in order to develop a global
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The basic ingredient for menstrual pads is wood pulp, which begins life as a brown coloured product. Various 'purification' processes can be used to bleach it white. Measurable levels of dioxin have been found near paper pulping mills, where chlorine has been used to bleach the wood pulp. Dioxin is
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Differences exist in the way tampons expand when in use: applicator tampons generally expand axially (increase in length), while digital tampons will expand radially (increase in diameter). Most tampons have a cord or string for removal. The majority of tampons sold are made of rayon, or a blend of
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Tampon design varies between companies and across product lines in order to offer a variety of applicators, materials and absorbencies. There are two main categories of tampons based on the way of insertion – digital tampons inserted by finger, and applicator tampons. Tampon applicators may be made
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The issue that underlies the governance or implementation of menstrual waste management is how country categorizes menstrual waste. This waste could be considered as a common household waste, hazardous household waste (which will required to be segregated from routine household waste), biomedical
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Appropriate disposal of used tampons is still lacking in many countries. Because the lack of menstrual management practices in some countries, many sanitary pads or other menstrual products will be disposed into domestic solid wastes or garbage bins that eventually becomes part of a solid wastes.
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The menstrual material was disposed according to the type of product, and even based on cultural beliefs. This was done regardless of giving any importance to the location and proper techniques of disposal. In some areas of the world, menstrual waste is disposed into pit latrines, as burning and
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Cases of tampon-connected TSS are very rare in the United
Kingdom and United States. A controversial study by Tierno found that all-cotton tampons were less likely than rayon tampons to produce the conditions in which TSS can grow. This was done using a direct comparison of 20 brands of tampons,
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The average woman may use approximately 11,400 tampons in her lifetime (if using only tampons). Generally, a box of tampons costs can range from $ 6 to $ 10 USD and has 12 to 40 tampons per box. Thus, women could use around 9 boxes a year, leading to a total cost between US$ 54 and $ 90 per year
940:(VAT), as opposed to the standard rate of 20% applied to the vast majority of products sold in the country. The UK was previously bound by the EU VAT directive, which required a minimum of 5% VAT on sanitary products. Since 1 January 2021, VAT applied to menstrual sanitary products has been 0%.
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methods if an individual is not showing symptoms. Tampons not only absorb menstrual blood, but also vaginal fluids. The vaginal fluids absorbed in the tampons would also contain the cancerous DNA, and possibly contain precancerous material, allowing for earlier detection of endometrial cancer.
515:(TSS) cases in the early 1980s. Tierno blames the introduction of higher-absorbency tampons made with rayon in 1978, as well as the relatively recent decision by manufacturers to recommend that tampons can be worn overnight, for the surge in cases of TSS. However, a later
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According to the
American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT), tampons may be responsible for an increased risk of infection due to the erosions it causes in the tissue of the cervix and vagina, leaving the skin prone to infections. Thus, ASBMT advises
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Tampons are available in several absorbency ratings, which are consistent across manufacturers in the U.S. These differ in the amount of cotton in each product and are measured based on the amount of fluid they are able to absorb. The absorbency rates required by the
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of plastic or cardboard, and are similar in design to a syringe. The applicator consists of two tubes, an "outer", or barrel, and "inner", or plunger. The outer tube has a smooth surface to aid insertion and sometimes comes with a rounded end that is petaled.
928:(GST) was introduced in Australia. While lubricant, condoms, incontinence pads and numerous medical items were regarded as essential and exempt from the tax, tampons continue to be charged GST. Prior to the introduction of GST, several states also applied a
542:. The case was the first successful case to sue the company. Procter & Gamble paid $ 300,000 in compensatory damages to the Kehm family. This case can be attributed to the increase in regulations and safety protocol testing for current FDA requirements.
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In the US, access to menstrual products such as pads and tampons and taxes added on these products, have also been controversial topics especially when it comes to people with low income. Laws for exempting such taxes differ vastly from state to state. The
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Such guidelines for package labeling are more lenient when it comes to tampons bought from vending machines. For example, tampons sold in vending machines are not required by the FDA to include labeling such as absorbency ratings or information about TSS.
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Absorbent Hygiene Product Manufacturers Association (AHPMA) has written a Tampon Code of Practice which companies can follow on a volunteer basis. According to this code, UK manufacturers should follow the (European) EDANA code (see above).
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advise against using tampons while being treated with any of several medications taken by the vaginal route such as vaginal suppositories and creams, as tampons may decrease the absorbance of these drugs by the body. Example of these medications include
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risks to the health of women or to the children of women who use those products during or before the pregnancies involved. Although yet to be passed, the bill has been continually reintroduced, most recently in 2019 as the
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Ecological impact varies according to disposal method (whether a tampon is flushed down the toilet or placed in a garbage bin – the latter is the recommended option). Factors such as tampon composition will likewise impact
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Fiegl, Heidi; Gattringer, Conny; Widschwendter, Andreas; Schneitter, Alois; Ramoni, Angela; Sarlay, Daniela; Gaugg, Inge; Goebel, Georg; Müller, Hannes M.; Mueller-Holzner, Elisabeth; Marth, Christian (2004-05-01).
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one of the most persistent and toxic chemicals, and can cause reproductive disorders, damage to the immune system and cancer (26). There are no safe levels and it builds up in our fat tissue and in our environment.
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In 1945, Tampax presented a number of studies to prove the safety of tampons. A 1965 study by the Rock
Reproductive Clinic stated that the use of tampons "has no physiological or clinical undesired side effects".
812:(LCA) comparison of the environmental impact of tampons and sanitary pads. They found that the main environmental impact of the products was in fact caused by the processing of raw materials, particularly
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developed a digital-style tampon, which was made to be inserted without an applicator. In the late 1940s, Carl Hahn and Heinz Mittag worked on the mass production of this tampon. Hahn sold his company to
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Berger, Selina; Kunerl, Anika; Wasmuth, Stefan; Tierno, Philip; Wagner, Karoline; Brügger, Jan (September 2019). "Menstrual toxic shock syndrome: case report and systematic review of the literature".
924:"Tampon tax" refers to tampons' lack of tax exempt status that is often in place for other basic need products. Several political statements have been made in regards to tampon use. In 2000, a 10%
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Studies have shown non-significantly higher mean levels of mercury in tampon users compared to non tampon users. No evidence showed an association between tampon use and inflammation biomarkers.
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476:-1. Incidence ranges from 0.03 to 0.50 cases per 100,000 people, with an overall mortality around 8%. mTSS signs and symptoms include fever (greater than or equal to 38.9 °C), rash,
970:(TSS) due to using handmade tampons from toilet paper in prison. Her testimony supported a Maryland bill that is intended to increase access of menstrual products for imprisoned women.
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Singh, Jessica; Mumford, Sunni L.; Pollack, Anna Z.; Schisterman, Enrique F.; Weisskopf, Marc G.; Navas-Acien, Ana; Kioumourtzoglou, Marianthi-Anna (11 February 2019).
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to tampons at a higher rate than GST. Specific petitions such as "Axe the Tampon Tax" have been created to oppose this tax, and the tax was removed in 2019. In the
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Increase awareness of the warning signs of Toxic Shock
Syndrome and other tampon-associated health risks (and remove the tampon as soon as a risk factor is noticed)
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Goodyear-Smith, F. A.; Laidlaw, T. M. (1998-06-08). "Can tampon use cause hymen changes in girls who have not had sexual intercourse? A review of the literature".
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Zespoł Ekspertów
Polskiego Towarzystwa Ginekologicznego (2012). "Statement of the Polish Gynecological Society Expert Group on the use of ellen probiotic tampon".
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Elledge, Myles F.; Muralidharan, Arundati; Parker, Alison; Ravndal, Kristin T.; Siddiqui, Mariam; Toolaram, Anju P.; Woodward, Katherine P. (November 2018).
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The elements of a tampon with applicator. Left: the bigger tube ("penetrator"). Center: cotton tampon with attached string. Right: the narrower tube.
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Absorbency ratings outside the US may be different. The majority of non-US manufacturers use absorbency rating and Code of Practice recommended by
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Clinical trials are currently being conducted to evaluate the use of tampons as a screening method for early detection of endometrial cancer.
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less than 90 mmHg), and multi-system organ involvement with at least three systems, such as gastrointestinal complications (vomiting),
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There are multiple cases in which the use of tampons may need medical advice from a healthcare professional. For example, as part of the
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Several countries regulate tampons as medical devices. In the United States, they are considered to be a Class II medical device by the
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A piece of test equipment referred to as a Syngyna (short for synthetic vagina) is usually used to test absorbency. The machine uses a
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Bobel, Chris (2006-11-02). ""Our Revolution Has Style": Contemporary Menstrual Product Activists "Doing Feminism" in the Third Wave".
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Disposal of tampons, especially flushing (which manufacturers warn against) may lead to clogged drains and waste management problems.
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Lanes, Stephan F.; Rothman, Kenneth J. (1990). "Tampon absorbency, composition and oxygen content and risk of toxic shock syndrome".
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In the UK, the Marine Conservation Society has researched the prevalence and problem of plastic tampon applicators found on beaches.
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An Expository Lexicon of the Terms, Ancient and Modern, in Medical and General Science including a Complete Medico-Legal Vocabulary
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of individuals that have never been sexually active. Some cultures regard preservation of the hymen as a supposed evidence of
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found that the material composition of tampons is not directly correlated to the incidence of toxic shock syndrome, whereas
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here is evidence of tampon use throughout history in a multitude of cultures. The oldest printed medical document,
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into which the tampon is inserted, and synthetic menstrual fluid is fed into the test chamber.
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2464:"Clotrimazole Vaginal: MedlinePlus Drug Information"
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Environmental Health: A Global Access Science Source
828:
burial were difficult due to limited private space.
3424:"Oxford Languages | The Home of Language Data"
3155:
2392:"Clindamycin Vaginal: MedlinePlus Drug Information"
903:
Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act
608:found that commercially sold sea sponges contained
534:took place, where the family of Patricia Kehm sued
2973:
2440:"Miconazole Vaginal: MedlinePlus Drug Information"
2138:"What You Need To Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome"
1871:"Device-Associated Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome"
1093:"Period Products: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly"
943:In Canada, the federal government has removed the
782:rayon and fiber finishes, these materials are not
590:, menstrual discs, and reusable period underwear.
298:(European Disposables and Nonwovens Association).
223:(FDA) for manufacturer labeling are listed below:
2205:Tierno, Philip M.; Hanna, Bruce A. (1998-03-01).
1995:"The Facts on Tampons—and How to Use Them Safely"
1805:
1723:
1114:
1112:
3997:
2639:Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
2340:"Seeing Red: Menstruation & The Environment"
1951:"e-CFR: Title 21: Food and Drugs Administration"
1762:
702:
121:, Seventh Generation, Solimo, and Rael Tampons.
2889:"What's the environmental impact of my period?"
2563:"Markets absorbed by probiotic Swedish tampons"
2117:NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
1868:
3702:Extended cycle combined hormonal contraceptive
2996:
2345:(Report). Women's Environmental Network. 2018.
1216:
1109:
986:", meaning a piece of cloth to stop a hole, a
3550:
3036:"The Environmental Impact of Everyday Things"
1881:(3): e00032–19, /cmr/33/3/CMR.00032–19.atom.
1811:
1752:"A new generation faces toxic shock syndrome"
1727:The Curse: A Cultural History of Menstruation
1318:
1191:
575:Avoid tampon usage overnight or when sleeping
2768:
1992:
1768:
1426:"CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21"
864:is had recourse to in cases of hemorrhage."
769:waste given amount of blood it contains, or
511:, helped determine that tampons were behind
2355:
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2161:
661:
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2912:
2775:Journal of Environmental and Public Health
2063:"TSS: Continuing Professional Development"
1993:Commissioner, Office of the (2019-02-09).
1535:CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
1312:
26:For tampons for urinary incontinence, see
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93:The majority of tampons sold are made of
68:, it is placed internally, inside of the
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2067:Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service
1125:The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine
936:, tampons are subject to a zero rate of
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3071:. London: John Churchill. p. 1249.
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710:hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
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553:, and foreign objects inside the body.
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2358:"Campaigning for plastic-free periods"
1812:Ross, R. A.; Onderdonk, A. B. (2000).
908:
838:Everything You Must Know About Tampons
604:hygiene products. A 1980 study by the
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2207:"Viscose Rayon versus Cotton Tampons"
1988:
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760:Unused (left) and used (right) tampon
468:. The superantigen toxin secreted in
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2589:Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
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1119:Vostral, Sharra L. (December 2011).
1087:
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1083:
1081:
1006:Tampon use may stretch or break the
631:
569:Alternate usage between tampons and
492:(CNS) effects (disorientation), and
3564:
3297:"The tampon tax is gone: what now?"
645:
128:(FDA). They are sometimes used for
13:
3357:
3271:Maloney, Carolyn B. (2019-07-22).
3246:Maloney, Carolyn B. (1997-11-14).
3121:
2919:Journal of Applied Polymer Science
2211:The Journal of Infectious Diseases
1983:
1631:
1579:
1413:
1192:Nadia Kounang (13 November 2015).
870:patented the first modern tampon,
733:tampons has not been established.
14:
4037:
3505:
3315:"Tampon Tax Abolished From Today"
2972:Sanghani, Radhika (3 June 2015).
1595:Environmental Health Perspectives
1284:
1078:
672:U.S. National Library of Medicine
530:In 1982, a liability case called
442:
235:Corresponding term of absorbency
221:U.S. Food and Drug Administration
44:A tampon in its dry, unused state
2986:from the original on 2022-01-12.
2356:O'Neill, Erin (28 August 2019).
1771:Journal of Clinical Epidemiology
1730:. University of Illinois Press.
1325:. Newmarket Press. p. 180.
1295:"Using Tampons: Facts And Myths"
19:For the commune of Réunion, see
3849:Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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1643:The Lancet. Infectious Diseases
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1388:
1364:
1347:"Pain While Inserting A Tampon"
1194:"What's in your pad or tampon?"
720:
3531:by TamponsAndMenstrualCups.com
3443:Forensic Science International
3378:American Civil Liberties Union
3374:"The Unequal Price of Periods"
3055:6 June 2006, The Straight Dope
2997:Kirstie McCrum (4 June 2015).
2257:. 10 July 2018. Archived from
1529:Vostral, Sharra (2017-05-23).
1259:
1235:
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1185:
1161:
957:American Civil Liberties Union
840:(1981), Nancy Friedman writes,
472:infections is TSS Toxin-1, or
232:Ranges of absorbency in grams
1:
3518:Original patent by Earle Haas
3455:10.1016/s0379-0738(98)00053-x
3174:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120338
3162:Journal of Cleaner Production
1875:Clinical Microbiology Reviews
1655:10.1016/S1473-3099(19)30041-6
1589:Nicole, Wendee (March 2014).
1319:Lynda Madaras (8 June 2007).
1217:Amanda Woerner (2019-09-17).
1071:
913:
715:
703:Increased risk for infections
668:National Institutes of Health
315:Alternative size description
3870:Menstrual hygiene management
3821:Premenstrual water retention
3795:Polymenorrhea (epimenorrhea)
3760:Menorrhagia (hypermenorrhea)
3016:Spinks, Rosie (2015-04-27).
2887:Rastogi, Nina (2010-03-16).
2176:10.1016/0010-7824(85)90033-2
2087:Mosanya, Lola (2017-02-14).
2013:"Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)"
1783:10.1016/0895-4356(90)90105-X
1271:Palo Alto Medical Foundation
1169:"Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)"
1001:
973:
803:reusable absorbent underwear
532:Kehm v. Proctor & Gamble
384:
289:
213:
126:Food and Drug Administration
7:
2955:"How Reusable Tampons Work"
2362:Marine Conservation Society
1955:Code of Federal Regulations
1039:
412:
303:European absorbency ratings
10:
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2652:10.1158/1055-9965.882.13.5
2037:Kent, Ellie (2019-02-07).
1173:Saint Luke's Health System
966:after she had experienced
917:
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509:NYU Langone Medical Center
451:
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97:, or a blend of rayon and
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4011:Personal hygiene products
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3217:10.1007/s11199-006-9001-7
2299:10.1186/s12940-019-0452-z
2142:University of Utah Health
1471:"Tampon Code of Practice"
76:, increasing the risk of
3980:Sustainable menstruation
3960:Menstruation celebration
3131:Houppert, Karen (1999).
1975:: CS1 maint: location (
1243:"Product Classification"
1066:Menstruation and culture
801:, reusable tampons, and
662:Tampon-drug interactions
429:
156:A tampon with applicator
33:Not to be confused with
3922:In culture and religion
3529:Can Tampons Cause a UTI
3083:"The History of Tampax"
2565:. The Local. 2009-12-03
2017:www.hopkinsmedicine.org
779:sewage treatment plants
486:systolic blood pressure
227:FDA Absorbency Ratings
117:, Cora, Lola, Sustain,
3750:Irregular menstruation
3707:Lactational amenorrhea
3670:Calendar-based methods
3639:Basal body temperature
3523:Tampon Related Patents
2847:10.3390/ijerph15112562
2696:JAMA Internal Medicine
2113:"Toxic Shock Syndrome"
1818:Infection and Immunity
1588:
1430:www.accessdata.fda.gov
1247:www.accessdata.fda.gov
945:goods and services tax
926:goods and services tax
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795:reusable sanitary pads
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490:central nervous system
267:Super plus absorbency
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3950:Menstrual suppression
3912:Menstrual Hygiene Day
3844:Premenstrual syndrome
3065:Mayne, R. G. (1860).
3053:Who invented tampons?
888:Johnson & Johnson
842:
810:life-cycle assessment
759:
752:Environment and waste
654:Disposal and flushing
638:
600:are also marketed as
465:Staphylococcus aureus
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83:Staphylococcus aureus
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2788:10.1155/2018/1730964
1887:10.1128/CMR.00032-19
968:toxic shock syndrome
949:harmonized sales tax
818:cellulose production
627:Other considerations
536:Procter & Gamble
513:toxic shock syndrome
454:Toxic shock syndrome
448:Toxic shock syndrome
407:toxic shock syndrome
148:Design and packaging
88:toxic shock syndrome
86:, which can lead to
28:Urinary incontinence
4021:Disposable products
3885:Cloth menstrual pad
3854:Menstrual psychosis
3816:Menstrual synchrony
3665:Fertility awareness
3512:Myths About Tampons
2368:on 20 October 2020.
1758:. January 26, 2005.
1607:10.1289/ehp.122-A70
1547:10.1503/cmaj.161479
1046:Cloth menstrual pad
909:Society and culture
883:Judith Esser-Mittag
727:bacterial vaginosis
305:
251:Regular absorbency
228:
80:from the bacterium
3109:. Funding Universe
3040:The Chic Ecologist
2748:. 14 December 2016
2019:. 19 November 2019
1018:In popular culture
762:
741:endometrial cancer
606:University of Iowa
547:labor and delivery
540:Rely brand tampons
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193:Absorbency ratings
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3573:Events and phases
3428:languages.oup.com
2932:10.1002/app.20879
2261:on 25 August 2010
1777:(12): 1379–1385.
1756:The Seattle Times
1541:(20): E726–E728.
1459:. September 2020.
1332:978-1-55704-768-7
799:menstrual sponges
632:Bleached products
382:
381:
287:
286:
275:Ultra absorbency
259:Super absorbency
243:Light absorbency
172:Applicator tampon
4033:
4006:Feminine hygiene
3965:Menstruation hut
3945:Menstrual stigma
3905:Period underwear
3875:Feminine hygiene
3811:Folliculogenesis
3755:Menometrorrhagia
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3585:Follicular phase
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