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Ask Dr. Cullins: Body
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A friend forwarded me an e-mail about how tampons are dangerous and can cause cancer. Is there any truth to that?
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No. Tampons do not cause cancer. There have been a number of e-mails going around in the past few years alleging that manufacturers add carcinogens like asbestos to tampons to promote bleeding or that tampons contain fiberglass. Neither is true. In fact, tampons have been found safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Also, manufacturers no longer use bleaching processes that were found to leave traces of the toxic chemical dioxin. So rest assured, tampons are completely safe to use. |
| Send your sexual health questions to askdrcullins@ppfa.org. Note that due to the large number of e-mails received every day, we are unable to provide personal replies. Answers to Ask Dr. Cullins questions are periodically posted on the homepage. |
| This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you. |
Published: 02.02.04 | Updated: 10.10.06
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