Toxic metals in tampons - the truth behind the headlines

Bestselling author and gynecologist Dr Jennifer Gunter is one of the fiercest advocates for women’s health. She shares tools to help you sift the truth from the BS on social media and discusses the latest scandalous health headlines about tampons.

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