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#PODCAST Medical bodies move to quell concerns, following a study that detected harmful chemicals in female sanitary products #sabcnews

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By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Leading medical bodies have moved to quell public panic following a University of the Free State study that detected hormone-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in popular South African menstrual products. In a recent joint statement, the College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (CMSA) and SASOG clarified that while said chemicals were indeed present, the study failed to establish any direct link to infertility or cancer. While health experts maintain that current exposure levels remain low compared to daily food intake, they are calling on national regulators to conduct urgent further testing to ensure long-term consumer safety. Prof. Zozo Nene is the President of the CMSA... 

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