A Question for Women's Health: Chemicals in Feminine Hygiene Products and Personal Lubricants
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Mucous membranes in the vagina and vulva rapidly absorb chemicals without metabolizing them. But until recently, scant research existed on how chemicals in feminine hygiene products and personal lubricants may affect women's health. Illustration: © Roy Scott
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