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What about the pads we have used and still use? What harm could they have caused?

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hanny32508
hanny32508

We all have used them, or still use them - hygiene pads or whatever they are called, for our monthly periods.   Even the one's made of 'cotton' and are 'breathable' are now soon an irritation down below.

There are so many women nowadays suffering from LS, it makes one wonder whether the use of 'throw away pads' has made LS worse or has even a share in the cause of LS.  

Anyone else having thoughts on this? 

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  • CaramelJJ
    CaramelJJ hanny32508

    Posted

    This is a great link about LS. In one of the sections "suggestions and tips" it dicusses pad usage. This whole site is very informative and helpful for those of us that suffer with LS. Hope this helps someone : )

    http://www.lichensclerosus.net/?What_is_LS%3F

    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 CaramelJJ

      Posted

      Perhaps we should write to a company that produces toxic pads and hope they will change their ways?

       

  • piper09297
    piper09297 hanny32508

    Posted

    oh yes...yes, yes, yes....but i often think people (Dr's) dont take us seriously about our feminine issues....Now, if men starting complaining, BOOM! There'd be research and an answer by now.  Take a look at this....and prepare yourself...you might have to pick your jaw up when you read this article: http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/nontoxic-alternatives-to-tampons-and-sanitary-napkins/

    I say buy Organic anything....steer clear of recycled anything. Garbage is garbage..we cant clean it/bleach it without it hurting us either internally or externally. Run from recycled materials! 

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 piper09297

      Posted

      Anyone use the Diva Cup? Have a friend who does and she loves it. I may invest in one.
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720

      Posted

      Or what about washable organic pads?
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 piper09297

      Posted

      That was good affirmation to realize that there is a reason why these pads cause irritation.  Same for toilet paper. Thank you Piper.
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 sandra01720

      Posted

      The worry I have is that they will leak.  

      My daughter uses the diva cup and is happy with that.  

       

    • hanny32508
      hanny32508

      Posted

      I need a pad of some sort. 
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 sandra01720

      Posted

      If you mean the diva cup - she said that it first took some getting used and placing it right.  After that she was very happy with it.  Went camping in the wildernis with it.  
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 hanny32508

      Posted

      Yes, I meant the diva cup. I'm very tempted to get one. Would (hopefully) keep menstrual fluid and pads off the LS skin.
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508

      Posted

      Meanwhile I found some additional info on this topic, after I searched for dioxin free pads.

      It seems that there are already people who try to take action against certain companies and they push for full disclosure labelling.  It reads (and I signed it) as follows:

      We need to know ahead of time how to avoid rayon, pesticide residue, GMO cotton, dioxins, chemical toxins, petrochemicals and plastic - often found in conventional feminine hypiene products. We need to have full disclosure labelling on tampons and pads so that women can make informed decisions when it comes to the products we buy.

      It is worse than I thought even. 

    • hanny32508
      hanny32508

      Posted

      They also list safer alternatives and one of their recommendations is: the diva cup, among other. 
    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 hanny32508

      Posted

      That's disgusting... Horrifying. I'm appalled. Thanks so much for this eye opening thread.
    • hanny32508
      hanny32508 sandra01720

      Posted

      You're welcome. Let's just hope that many women become aware of what's happening and find alternatives.
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