Eco Club Menstrual health Quiz

Which of these menstrual products are best suited for the environment?

• Disposable pads

• Tampons

• Reusable Cloth pads

• Menstrual Cups

How long does it take for one plastic based sanitary pad to decompose?

• 5-18 months

• 5-10 years

• 50-80 years

• 500-800 years

How long does it take for organic pads to decompose?

• 18 months

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 80 years

What are menstrual cups made of?

• Plastic

• Silicone

• Cotton

• Latex

The average woman uses how many sanitary pads in her lifetime?

• 700-1000

• 1,400-1,600

• 14,000-18,000

• More than 20,000

Dioxin is a chemical used to bleach sanitary napkins. Which of the following effects is caused by this chemical?

• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

• Ovarian Cancer

• Immune System Damage

• All of them

Which of these chemicals found in sanitary pads is carcinogenic?

• Styrene

• Cotton

• Acetone

• Chloromethane

Approximate weight of non-biodegradablke plastics found in each sanitary pad is:

• 0.2 grams

• 2 grams

• 20 grams

• 200 grams

Which of these compounds found in tampons can lead to multiple organ damage?

• Parabens

• Pesticide Residue

• Phthalates (Plasticizers)

• Triclosan

Which of these health dangers are caused by sanitary pads?

• Bacterial and Fungal Infections

• Cancer

• Toxic Shock Syndrome

• All of these