A New Study Found Lead and Arsenic In Tampons—Experts Explain If They're Safe

As if dealing with a monthly period wasn't bad enough, a new study suggests that there could be toxic metals in your tampons.

According to a study published in the journal Environment International in June, researchers found "several toxic metals," including lead and arsenic, across 14 brands of tampons. But experts say you shouldn't toss the menstrual products just yet.

"We know the metals are there, but we don't know how much gets into the body," Jamie Alan, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University, tells Women's Health.

Here's what to know about the links between toxic metals and tampons, including if the products are currently safe to use.

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