Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

4 benefits of organic cotton menstrual pads

Menstrual aids are used by almost every woman throughout her reproductive years. You can already find many options on the market today, such as classic pads or tampons, cups or menstrual panties. However, not every woman is satisfied with relatively new alternative products and menstrual aids commonly available in drugstores have a number of disadvantages. And that is why we have come up with pads and tampons that can really suit all women , as they are made of pure organic cotton and do not contain unnecessary chemicals or plastics.

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Why does hormonal imbalance occur?

When the body is frequently exposed to sugar or simple forms of carbohydrates, it leads to the constant release of insulin, which does not bode well for other hormones. Among other things, insulin acts on the ovaries, increasing testosterone production , which is a typical feature of women with PCOS. In turn, this leads to lower levels of the protein SHBG, which binds excess estrogen and testosterone in the blood. This can lead to estrogen dominance or excess testosterone in women. ( 5 )

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Why choose organic cotton tampons and pads?

Since women’s mucous membranes can absorb even more chemicals than our skin, frequent contact with these toxins and chemicals can contribute to the development of metabolic changes and lead to related health problems ( 3 ). The average woman will use 11,000 tampons in her lifetime, so the more we can limit our bodies’ exposure to these chemicals, the better ( 4 ).

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