Is Your Sanitary Napkin Harmful?

Monday, March 21, 2011, 14:05

Sudden burns and irritation made me wonder what was wrong with me until I realized it was a rash caused by the sanitary napkin I was using. Finding it hard to believe, this rash was a yeast infection that I never thought it was because of the sanitary napkin!

Other than me, there are various other women who face this same problem when it comes to sanitary napkins. As in my case the doctor advised me to completely wave off the dry weave napkins when it came to my third day of menstrual. Her advice really helped me get rid of the yeast infection, but it still lingers in my head, this horrible experience!

For some of us who do not know this common women problem, let me tell the strange and true side effects of sanitary napkins.

1.The most important thing you should know is that these napkins contains cellulose gel and not cotton which might cause a lot of infection. A warning was earlier stated that this gel in napkins can cause cervical cancer too which is a common women problem.

2.The other side effects of sanitary napkins is that if worn for more than three hours it can cause lumps on the vaginal area which might lead to irritation and other infections.

3.You should know that tampons which is another sanitary napkin contain two types of chemicals like that of Dioxin and Rayon which are equally dangerous for a woman. The Tampons are bleached with these chemicals to make them look pure and clean but the most harmful side effect of sanitary napkins / tampons is that this bleaching agent is toxic to the immune and reproductive system.

These three facts on side effects of sanitary napkin can really put you in a state of shock, So if you have any types of women problems like that of excessive itching or unusual discharge from the vagina, see to it that you visit a doctor immediately.

The other side effects of sanitary napkin is that of the dry weave pads which can cause skin ruption when the menstrual cycle is terminating!