This blog belongs more so to the "PSA" category of information blurbs rather than to the bread-and-butter of what we do every day, but I think it's a significant enough subject affecting half of the world population that it should be out there. I do a fair amount of nutritionally balancing work on women's hormonal concerns, and I do have to admit that this particular source of toxic hormone interference is often a bit too far below my radar although it shouldn't be. (We talked quite a bit about the hormone mimicking chemical exposure in food body care products and plastics, but not so much in "feminine hygiene products").
This particular piece of research highlights the fact that the majority of menstrual products can contain extremely high levels of chemicals that mimic hormones and bind to hormone receptors in a negative way, especially since they are in closer proximity and contact to estrogen sensitive tissues. Over the years I've had several women report some immense relief of chronic menstrual pain and cramping when switching to organic care products, highlighting that this could be a hidden source of dysmenorrhea.
Finding an alternate product is not as daunting as it may sound, there are a lot of organic options to chose from on the open market. The bottom line is to start stocking up on safer pads and tampons.
https://www.health.com/mind-body/best-organic-tampons
https://www.health.com/mind-body/best-organic-tampons