Author(s):
Mayuri K. Gaikwad, Mohini Upadhye, Dhanashri Borchate, Nilam Jankar
Email(s):
mayurigaik28@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5836.2023.00021
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Mayuri K. Gaikwad1*, Mohini Upadhye2, Dhanashri Borchate1, Nilam Jankar1
1Research Scholar, Progressive Education Society’s, Modern College of Pharmacy (Ladies), Moshi, Pune, India.
2Head of Department of Pharmacognosy, Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Pharmacy (Ladies), Moshi, Pune, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2023
ABSTRACT:
Sanitary items include hazardous chemicals that could cause dangerous issues in the future. In this article, emphasis is placed on how sanitary goods containing dangerous chemicals damage the reproductive system and cause a variety of issues, including infertility, ovarian cancer, skin rashes, and skin darkening. unbalanced menstrual cycle. Numerous compounds, including dioxin, voc, furans, phthalates, bisphenols, and others, are included in sanitary goods. Similar safety measures that must be implemented have also been discussed.
Cite this article:
Mayuri K. Gaikwad, Mohini Upadhye, Dhanashri Borchate, Nilam Jankar. Impact of Hazardous Chemical compounds on Reproductive System Reported in Sanitary Products. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics. 2023; 15(3):112-8. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2023.00021
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Mayuri K. Gaikwad, Mohini Upadhye, Dhanashri Borchate, Nilam Jankar. Impact of Hazardous Chemical compounds on Reproductive System Reported in Sanitary Products. Research Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmacodynamics. 2023; 15(3):112-8. doi: 10.52711/2321-5836.2023.00021 Available on: https://rjppd.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2023-15-3-4
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