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INVESTIGATING THE CORRELATION BETWEEN REGULAR MODERATE-FLOW MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS BASED ON BRAND AND THE LEVELS OF ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS (EDCS)**

Abstract

Endocrine-distributing chemicals can disrupt the body's average hormone balance, as they can have adverse reactions when interacting with the estrogen receptors in the brain. The presence of endocrine-distributing chemicals (EDCs) in menstrual products can cause a range of health concerns for women. Hormone imbalance, infertility, and gynecological conditions are the primary concerns of EDCs in feminine products. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are a few examples of gynecological conditions that EDCs can cause. There is insufficient research on the long-term effects of prolonged exposure to EDCs in feminine care products. Different brands may contain higher levels of EDCs than others, and with this project, women can find which brands to avoid. Endocrine-distributing chemicals present in menstrual products cause a wide range of concerns since the urogenital region is a mucosa surface. Mucosal surfaces have permeable skin that is suspectable to absorption of harmful chemicals with limited filtration. EDCs mimic the natural hormones produced, causing various health problems. EDCs can disrupt the sex steroid hormones produced by the ovaries, estrogen, androgen, and progesterone. Alterations in the production of these hormones can affect puberty, the menstrual cycle, and reproduction. EDCs can also interfere with the body's endocrine system by binding to different hormone receptors, which block the natural hormone process. The average female will have a menstrual period that lasts 3 to 7 days while changing menstrual products every 4 to 8 hours. Menstrual products are not the only items that contain EDCs; every individual is exposed to pesticides, pollutants, and certain plastics that also include them. Multiple exposure sources have become a global concern as each EDC has a different effect on the body. To identify the endocrine-distributing chemicals present in feminine care products, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry will be used.

Acknowledgements

CSU Chemisry and Biology Dept.

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