Based on the latest science, using certain products containing #talc in the female genital area may be harmful to human health. Read more: https://t.co/IG9F6uZEda pic.twitter.com/B1C98MGj5x
— GovCanHealth (@GovCanHealth) December 5, 2018
In a draft assessment, Health Canada is proposing that use of talcum powder on the female genital area may potentially cause ovarian cancer. Before this assessment can be finalized, a 60-day public comment period invites feedback. https://t.co/Cp3kHGVPTC
— OvarianCancerCanada (@OvarianCanada) December 5, 2018
Following this period, Health Canada will review the scientific evidence to determine whether talc is indeed harmful. Concerned Canadians can minimize exposure to talc by checking product labels, avoiding female genital exposure to talc and choosing a talc-free alternative.
— OvarianCancerCanada (@OvarianCanada) December 5, 2018
If the final screening assessment confirms that talc is harmful to human health, the Government of Canada will seek to control risks. If you have specific talc-related questions, please direct inquiries to: hc.hecsb-sed-dgo-dgsesc-dsm-bdg.sc@canada.ca. https://t.co/Cp3kHGVPTC
— OvarianCancerCanada (@OvarianCanada) December 5, 2018
The connection seems far from proven genital tract wise.
— Jennifer Gunter (@DrJenGunter) December 6, 2018
That being said there is no reason to actually use talcum powder on the genitals, so don’t use yet another unnecessary product. https://t.co/a4h2UtYDLv