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Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies say. Here’s what to know
mercury, nickel, lead, selenium, strontium, vanadium and zinc. “We found an average of 100 nanograms per gram of lead, and 2 nanograms per gram of arsenic in the tampons,” Schilling said ...
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Local gynecologist urges patients to consider risks of using tampons
And tell them to decide [to use tampons or not] based on that ... copper, iron, manganese, mercury, nickel, lead, selenium, strontium, vanadium, and zinc. Heavy metals increase the risk of ...
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A study found toxic heavy metals in most tampon brands. Are they safe to use?
There was no "detectable level of chromium and no detectable level of mercury, which is very good." Among the brands, organic tampons had higher levels of arsenic, while nonorganic tampons had ...