By Charmaine Ndlela
Menstrual products used by millions of South Africans may contain hormone-disrupting chemicals, including in items marketed as free from harmful chemicals, according to new research from the University of the Free State (UFS).
The study detected endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in every sanitary pad and pantyliner tested, with each product containing at least two of the targeted chemicals, the university said in a statement.
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