The female uterus (the medical name for the womb) is part of the reproductive system. It is classified as a ‘hormone-sensitive sex organ’ that for some lucky ladies is also a source of orgasmic pleasure. The walls of the womb are made of a thick layer of muscle that allows it to stretch and accommodate a growing fetus. On the left and right of the womb are walnutsized ovaries, containing eggs, that connect to the womb via fallopian tubes. At the base of the womb is the cervix, which creates a narrow exit to the outside world via the vagina.

From puberty until menopause, the ovaries produce the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Cyclical fluctuations in hormone levels regulate monthly periods, pregnancy, mood, bone strength, and even blood pressure. Unfortunately, our sensitive womb’s are suffering from the influx of chemicals that mimic the structure of natural hormones. Endocrinedisrupting chemicals (mainly from pesticides and plastics but also common in tap water) are destroying the hormonal balance critical for women’s health.

Toxins to Talk About

Women use an estimated 15,000 sanitary products (tampons, towels, pads, and panty liners) during their reproductive years. These products are laced with cancer-causing chemicals, hormone disruptors, bleach, formaldehyde, and allergens that come into direct contact with the highly absorbent vagina. Many feminine washes and wipes contain chemicals that are not safe for internal use.

The first sanitary towels were invented by a pharmaceutical company in 1837. Tampons were introduced in the 1930s and were inspired by sea sponges - a natural period protector much healthier than modern alternatives. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that impact nearly 80% of women by age of 50. Despite the medical opinion that the cause of fibroids is still unknown, there is strong evidence that fluorinated carbons (found in non-stick pan coatings and fire retardants) drive their growth.

Fibroids is the accumulation of Toxins

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb forms outside the womb, often along the fallopian tubes. This painful condition affects 10% of women and is also linked to endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The official narrative is that the origins of endometriosis are a mystery, but we know differently.

Breast cancer is yet another condition related to hormone excess. About 70% of breast cancers are driven by estrogen imbalance. Estrogen directly interacts with growth hormones, so it’s not surprising it would drive the excess cell growth found in breast cancer, endometriosis, and fibroids.