There are a few products that can be used for heavy periods, including menstrual pads and period underwear. Here are some details about these products, as well as information about their ingredients and materials:
Menstrual Pads:
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Lola Ultra Thin Menstrual Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency: These pads are made with an organic cotton topsheet and core, and are free of chlorine and toxins. They offer powerful leak protection and come in a pack of 32.
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Depend Silhouette Adult Incontinence and Postpartum Underwear for Women: While not specifically designed for periods, these underwear offer maximum absorbency and protection against heavier bladder leaks. They feature a super absorbent core that can absorb 25 times its weight and turn liquid into gel. They come in a pack of 14 and are available in black, pink, and berry.
Period Underwear:
- Period panties consist of an absorbent material that can hold one to two tampons worth of flow, as well as a moisture barrier to keep you comfortable. Some period panties may also contain nanoparticle silver, which are microscopic particles that can be 1000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. Silver nanoparticles are added to period panties because of their antibacterial power, which means that if they can be released from the panties and enter the vagina, they may negatively impact the good bacteria that is found within the vagina, but more study is needed.
Ingredients and Materials:
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Lola Ultra Thin Menstrual Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency: These pads are made with an organic cotton topsheet and core, and are free of chlorine and toxins.
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Depend Silhouette Adult Incontinence and Postpartum Underwear for Women: The materials used in these underwear are not specified.
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Period Panties: The materials used in period panties can vary, but they may contain nanoparticle silver, which can negatively impact the good bacteria found within the vagina if they are released from the panties and enter the vagina. It is recommended to choose period panties without antibacterials or antimicrobials.
It is important to note that some menstrual products, including pads and tampons, have been found to contain PFAS chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals," which can be harmful to health. Some states require more transparency from manufacturers about the chemicals used in these products, but federal rules do not require period product ingredients on packaging labels.
