India, June 25 -- Period care products make up a huge chunk of a woman's monthly expenses. For many, while choosing the right product, comfort can come first; however, it is also important to realise if the product you are using is not harming your body.

On June 24, Dr Arrjun Sankaran, a surgical oncologist based in Hyderabad, rated some popular women's period products based on their potential for causing irritation and infection. Here's his verdict on some menstrual hygiene items that you probably use every month:

Not all period products are created the same, according to the oncologist. He underlines that women use menstrual hygiene products for thousands of hours over their lifetime, which is why comfort, hygiene, and ingredient awar...