Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD Key Takeaways Wash your hands before and after using a tampon to prevent bacteria ...

The creators of the spiral tampon, Amanda Calabrese, right, and Greta Meyer. (Sequel) Amanda Calabrese and Greta Meyer had the idea to create a tampon with a helix-inspired shape in a product design ...

The agency is evaluating “associated health effects” with the metals present in commonly available tampon brands Getty The U.S Food and Drug Administration announced a review of tampon safety in the ...

A new study that detected variable levels of heavy metals, including lead, in tampons currently on the market is being reviewed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a spokesperson for the agency ...

Start-ups look to automate tampon delivery to women. March 7, 2013 — -- It's a routine women know all too well. At that time of the month, it's off to the drugstore to buy a box of tampons, and ...

The first study to measure the concentration of metals in tampons has found that several brands contain concerning amounts of lead, arsenic and cadmium. More research is needed to determine whether ...