Tampons, dioxins, and endometriosis

Anthony R. Scialli, A R Scialli
Reproductive toxicology (Elmsford, N.Y.) · 2001 · vol. 15(3) , pp. 231–238 · doi:10.1016/s0890-6238(01)00134-4 · W1989954069
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This paper examines the potential link between dioxins found in tampons and the development of endometriosis.

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Endometriosis Environmental Exposure Environmental Pollutants Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins Tampons, Surgical Animals Endometriosis Environmental Exposure Environmental Pollutants Environmental Pollutants Female Humans Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxins

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