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Its estimated that between 52 and 86% of Americans with a menstrual cycle use tampons during their period.

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Bayati adds: The vaginal mucosa has a large surface area that is highly vascular and permeable.

As a result, the vagina allows for efficient absorption of chemicals.

More importantly, this absorption enters the systemic circulation, bypassing the liver for detoxification.

It can feel overwhelming, so I encourage my patients to start small, Krajewski says.

Womens health is historically underrepresented, understudied, and underfunded.