Sunday, October 6, 2013

Using talcum powder results in ovarian cancer

Scientists have found a direct correlation between the regular use of talc in the genital area and the occurrence of ovarian cancer. Experts analyzed 16 studies that involved about three thousand women. It has been found that the use of talc in the genital area increased more than once per week, the risk of cancer by 30%. This study was published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention. According to scientists, the small particles of talc are able to migrate to fall on the internal sex organs, women, where they can reach the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Foreign body in the form of microscopic particles of talc cause inflammatory and immune responses of the body, which cause in the long web cancer. In conjunction with the results of the study, experts recommend avoiding regular use (more than once a week) of talcum powder to the genital area. Can be used as an alternative to talcum powder used on the basis of corn starch (cornstarch), experts say.

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