That’s worrying because vaginal tissue is incredibly absorbent, providing a direct pathway into the bloodstream. And since tampons are designed to absorb, any harmful substances they contain may stay in contact with that tissue for hours at a time.
Long-term exposure to EDCs has been linked to serious health issues such as endometriosis, infertility, foetal development problems, dementia, diabetes and even cancer. As Professor Heather explained, “Our hormonal systems are finely tuned. If EDCs disrupt that natural oestrogen cycle, the whole system can begin to break down.”
In simple terms, they’re microplastics and synthetic chemicals that can mimic or block hormones. They’re found everywhere – like in our water, make-up, clothing and food packaging. But inside the body, their potential impact is magnified.
At Coralcone, we use premium medical-grade silicone and food-grade colourants that meet some of the strictest global safety standards. But, as you may know, not all menstrual cups are created equal. Testing our cups for EDCs has long been on our startup wishlist of to-dos, but we’re curious:
Now that we know what’s been found in everyday tampons, is it time for all period products to be more transparent about testing? 🔬🧫
~ Written by Yvette Shum, Founder of Coralcone
