WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1997: Re: Talc

Re: Talc

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Dec 1997 21:03:51 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Dec 1997, Stormy wrote: >I have heard this too...although I heard it was ovarian cancer.

>At Tue, 30 Dec 1997, Jen wrote:
>>I have recently encountered several people who have heard that use of
>>talc (vaginal, external) has been linked to cervical cancer or tumors.

Jen and Stormy-

Talc has been linked to ovarian, but not cervical, cancer. The theory is that talc migrates into the vagina, through the cervix, through the uterus then the fallopian tubes, and implants on the ovary, where it apparently causes a reaction that stimulates ovarian cancer. If blood from the uterus and bacteria from the vagina can make it through the tubes, then I bet talc can, too.

Despite what the TV commercials say, women really shouldn't need to use talc, deodorant, perfumes, douches, or other agents like this on their genital organs. In most cases if there is a discharge or odor that's disturbing enough to make a woman consider using these products, then she should seek the care of a health care provider for a thorough evaluation.

Thanks, and have a nice new year.

-- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://www.gate.net/~dahmd

I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints.

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