Used Every
Month.
Never Once Tested For Safety.
A 2023 peer-reviewed study found PFAS forever chemicals in tampons from major brands including Tampax and Playtex. Research also links conventional tampon ingredients — dioxins, pesticide residues, and synthetic chemicals — to endometriosis, hormonal cancer, and reproductive harm. Attorneys handling active tampon lawsuits are reviewing claims from women who developed serious health conditions. Free confidential case review nationwide.
Litigation Status
Science Published.
Lawsuits Filing Now.
The 2023 UCSF study opened the scientific and legal foundation for tampon litigation. Cases are being filed against major manufacturers. This is an emerging niche — filing early positions your claim before litigation consolidates.
UC San Francisco researchers published a peer-reviewed study detecting PFAS in tampons from major brands sold in the United States and UK — including brands marketed as organic. The vaginal mucosa absorbs chemicals more readily than skin, raising the concern that internal exposure is more harmful than topical.
Tampon lawsuits are being filed against Procter & Gamble (Tampax), Edgewell (Playtex), Kimberly-Clark (Kotex), and Kenvue/Johnson & Johnson (o.b.) alleging PFAS contamination, dioxin exposure, and failure to warn of health risks from long-term tampon use.
Attorneys in this network handle tampon lawsuits on pure contingency. No retainer, no upfront fees of any kind. If no settlement or verdict is recovered on your behalf, you owe nothing — period.
"Women were told these products were safe. The science says the question was never asked."
Legal Theories & Active Claims
What's in the Product.
Who's Responsible.
Tampon lawsuits rest on decades of inadequate safety testing, suppressed research, and documented chemical contamination. A connected attorney will assess which claims apply to your situation at no cost.
PFAS in Tampons — Failure to Test & Warn
The 2023 UCSF study found PFAS in tampons from Tampax, Playtex, Kotex, and other brands. PFAS are endocrine disruptors with documented links to hormonal cancers, immune dysfunction, and reproductive harm. Tampon lawsuits allege manufacturers failed to test their products for PFAS or disclose its presence to consumers despite internal processes that could have introduced these chemicals.
Dioxins & Chlorine Bleaching Byproducts
Conventional tampons are made from cotton and rayon processed with chlorine bleaching — a process that can produce dioxin trace residues. Dioxins are classified as known human carcinogens and have documented links to endometriosis and immune system harm. Lawsuits allege manufacturers continued chlorine bleaching processes despite awareness of dioxin contamination risk.
Pesticide Residues in Conventional Cotton
Cotton is one of the most heavily pesticide-treated crops in the world. Pesticide residues in non-organic tampon cotton include glyphosate and other agricultural chemicals with documented links to hormonal disruption and cancer. Lawsuits allege manufacturers failed to test their cotton supply for pesticide residues or warn consumers of potential exposure.
Toxic Shock Syndrome — Ongoing Claims
TSS is a potentially fatal bacterial infection associated with high-absorbency tampon use. Lawsuits allege manufacturers failed to adequately warn consumers about TSS risk, failed to improve product design to reduce TSS risk, and marketed high-absorbency products without sufficient safety disclosures. TSS claims remain an active and recognized area of tampon litigation.
Endometriosis & Reproductive Harm
Endometriosis — a painful and debilitating condition affecting millions of women — has documented associations with dioxin exposure in scientific literature. Tampon lawsuit claims for endometriosis allege that long-term chemical exposure through internal tampon use contributed to the development or progression of the condition in women who used conventional tampon products for years.
Ovarian, Uterine & Hormonal Cancer Claims
PFAS and dioxins are both classified as endocrine disruptors with links to ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, and endometrial cancer — hormonally driven cancers that have increased in prevalence over recent decades. Tampon cancer lawsuit claims allege that internal chronic exposure to these chemicals through tampon use contributed to hormonal cancer development in long-term users.
Eligibility
Your History May
Support a Claim
The core questions are which brands you used, how long, and what health condition followed. A connected attorney makes the eligibility determination at no cost.
You were diagnosed with ovarian, uterine, or endometrial cancer
Hormonal cancers with documented links to endocrine-disrupting chemicals are the primary cancer diagnoses in current tampon litigation. Long-term regular tampon use combined with one of these diagnoses is the core of most tampon cancer claims.
You were diagnosed with endometriosis
Endometriosis following years of conventional tampon use — particularly use of brands with documented dioxin or chemical contamination — may support a tampon lawsuit claim. Surgical intervention for endometriosis strengthens the damages component.
You developed Toxic Shock Syndrome requiring hospitalization
TSS following tampon use — particularly high-absorbency products — with hospitalization or serious medical intervention is the basis of ongoing TSS tampon claims. A connected attorney can evaluate your TSS case at no cost.
You used Tampax, Playtex, Kotex, or o.b. for a year or more
These four brands are the primary named defendants in current tampon litigation. Long-term regular use — particularly when it began in adolescence — is the primary exposure metric. Duration and frequency of use directly affects the strength of a claim.
You have documented reproductive or hormonal health issues
Infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, hormonal dysregulation, or other reproductive health conditions following long-term tampon use may support emerging claims in areas where the science is still developing. A connected attorney can assess whether your situation qualifies.
Your diagnosis occurred within the past several years
Statutes of limitation vary by state and claim type, with most running two to three years from diagnosis or discovery of the connection. A connected attorney can assess your specific deadline at no cost.
How It Works
Zero Upfront Cost.
Every Step Handled.
Attorneys in this network manage every aspect of your tampon lawsuit. You share your product use history and medical information — they handle everything from there.
Free Confidential Evaluation
A connected attorney reviews the brands you used, duration of use, and your diagnosis to determine whether a viable tampon lawsuit claim exists — at no cost and with no commitment required.
Medical & Product Documentation
Medical records, diagnostic reports, product use history, and expert witnesses are gathered to establish the connection between tampon exposure and your health condition.
Filing & Litigation
Your claim is filed against the appropriate defendants — Procter & Gamble, Edgewell, Kimberly-Clark, or others — and litigation proceeds through the appropriate court or MDL proceedings.
Settlement or Verdict
The attorney's fee comes only from your recovery. You never pay anything out of pocket at any stage — no exceptions.
From Those Who Filed
Their Words
"I used Tampax from age 13. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer at 38. When the PFAS study came out, my gynecologist was the one who told me about the lawsuits. I had no idea there was a legal path."
"Twenty years of endometriosis and three surgeries. I always wondered why it was so severe. When I read about dioxins in conventional tampons and the connection to endometriosis, I called an attorney the same day."
"I was hospitalized for TSS at 22 after using a high-absorbency Playtex tampon. I didn't realize until years later that manufacturers had been sued over TSS warnings before and that I might have a claim."
Common Questions
What You Need to Know
Yes. Tampon lawsuits alleging PFAS contamination are actively being filed against major manufacturers. The 2023 UCSF study provided the scientific foundation and attorneys are accepting new cases. Submit your information for a free evaluation.
UC San Francisco researchers found PFAS in tampons from major brands including Tampax and Playtex sold in the US and UK — including some products marketed as organic or natural. Because the vaginal mucosa absorbs substances more readily than skin, internal chemical exposure may pose elevated health risks. A connected attorney can explain how this applies to your claim.
Yes. Tampax (P&G) and Playtex (Edgewell) are among the most prominently named brands in current tampon litigation for PFAS contamination, dioxin exposure, and failure to warn. Tell us your product use history and diagnosis for a free evaluation.
Ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, endometriosis, and reproductive harm have been linked to chemical exposure from PFAS and dioxins in tampon products. TSS claims are also active. A connected attorney can assess whether your specific diagnosis qualifies.
Yes. TSS claims against tampon manufacturers remain active. If you required hospitalization or serious medical care for TSS following tampon use, a connected attorney can evaluate your claim. Submit your information for a free evaluation.
Settlement values depend on the severity of the diagnosis, duration of product use, and extent of medical treatment required. Cancer cases and surgical endometriosis cases tend toward higher potential value. A connected attorney can give you a clearer picture in a free, confidential evaluation.
Yes — statutes of limitation vary by state, typically two to three years from diagnosis or discovery of the connection. With tampon litigation developing rapidly, filing now is advisable. Contact a connected attorney today to find out your deadline.
Decades of Use.
Zero Safety Testing.
The evaluation is free. The consultation is confidential. There is no obligation until you choose to move forward.