Glyphosate is the world’s most commonly used herbicide, and in 2015 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it to be a probable carcinogen, meaning that exposure to glyphosate is linked to cancer. There is increasing evidence that glyphosate is also linked to other serious conditions such as Parkinson’s. Given the concerns around the impact of glyphosate on human health, finding it in menstrual products is alarming.
Unlike when ingested through food or water, chemicals absorbed via the vagina directly enter the bloodstream, bypassing the body’s detoxification systems. As a result, even small amounts of harmful chemicals in tampons could pose a significant health risk.
