What is Talcum powder?
Talcum powder is made up of TALC (a naturally occurring mineral composed of 4 elements: magnesium, silicon, hydrogen & oxygen ) which is used in making baby powder, shower to shower, cosmetics & deodorant, and in some others.
Also used in Ceramics and Paints by Industrial Manufacturers. To make the talcum powder, companies mine TALC from the rock deposits to make it soft and fine by crushing, drying & mill.
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Does it cause Mesothelioma or Ovarian cancer ?
Studies found that using talcum powder on the genital area might cause ovarian cancer by passing through the vagina, uterus, and fallopian to the ovaries.
Also found that asbestos in the talcum powder can cause lung cancer.
Asbestos is a group of 6 naturally occurring minerals composed of thin and long fibrous crystals (small particles) which can cause lung cancer or mesothelioma if inhaled through breathing.
It is found that women who use talcum powder for hygiene purposes are 44% more likely to get ovarian cancer accordingto the National Center for Health Research
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Here is the symptoms of Mesothelioma and Ovarian cancer is given -
Symptoms for Mesothelioma -
In chest area - Breath shortness, Chest pain, Fluid in the chest.
In abdominal area - Abdominal pain, Abdominal swelling, Bowel obstruction.
General symptoms - Weight loss, Fatigue, Blood clotting, Fever, Night sweats.
Symptoms for Ovarian cancer -
Common symptoms - Bloating, Appetite loss, Pelvic or abdominal pain, Feeling to urinate frequently.
Other symptoms - Fatigue, Back pain, Digestive problems, Abnormal menstruation.
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Other side effects
There are cancers which are followed due the talcum powder -
Bladder Cancer - Asbestos could enter the bladder also and lead to the chance of bladder cancer because of the thin particles of talc. As it can travel to your bladder, the link to get diagnosed with bladder cancer from a talcum powder can be linked.
Symptoms of Bladder cancer -
- Frequent urination
- One side lower back pain
- Feeling the need to urinate throughout the night & feeling the need to urinate but not being able to pass urine
- Blood or blood clots in the urine
- Pain or burning sensation during urination
Uterine cancer - Other cancer can be linked to talcum powder is Uterine cancer by the use of talcum powder for personal hygiene. Women using the talcum powder for personal care on genitals may be at an increased risk of developing uterine cancer.
Symptoms of Uterine cancer -
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Pain in the abdomen
- A mass lump in the vagina
Testicular cancer - Men using talcum powder for their hygiene purpose have the same risk to get cancer in the testis i.e. testicular cancer. The tiny asbestos particles can enter from where they urinate.
Symptoms of Testicular cancer -
- Testicular swelling
- Lower abdominal or back pain
- Testicular pain or discomfort
- Enlargement of breast tissue
Cervical cancer - Women over 30 can develop Cervical cancer, but it is also linked to having this cancer due to the usage of talcum powder as the entry of particles is possible to enter through the vagina.
Symptoms of Cervical cancer -
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Pain in the pelvic region
- Vaginal bleeding due to intercourse or between periods or after menopause
Prostate cancer - Studies showed a potential link between asbestos exposure and Prostate cancer like 1993 Danish study tested workers at an asbestos cement factory for their exposure to asbestos.
Symptoms of Prostate cancer -
- Blood in the urine
- Frequent urination
- New onset of erectile dysfunction
- Blood in the seminal fluid
- Improper urine flow or the need to strain to empty the bladder
- The urge to urinate frequently at night
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