Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety

Chemicals linked to fertility problems and cancer were detected in all sanitary pads and pantyliners tested

We need to use our bodies as they were intended and eat the food for which they were designed

Researchers are concerned that the plastic particles in the placenta, which provides the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, could potentially harm its development