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Tampons contain lead, arsenic and potentially toxic chemicals, studies find
ATLANTA — The average menstruating woman will spend about five years of her total reproductive lifespan using an estimated 11,000 tampons, sanitary pads, panty liners and other menstrual products, experts say. Past research has found tampons and other …