Let’s Talk…Period

Did you know that 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year? If you didn’t, chances are neither do the women in your circle or your readers.

In accordance with their mission to educate women, Seventh Generation has teamed up with the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) to dedicate one day where women would start talking about ovarian cancer and to try to raise much need donations to help educate women on the signs of ovarian cancer.

They’ve created “Let’s Talk… Period” Day and a website, www.LetsTalkPeriod.com where they’re encouraging people to log on September 1st. When you register your email address, Seventh Generation will make a $1 donation to the OCRF, with an overall donation of $22,000 representing the women that will be diagnosed this year. The website has information on ovarian cancer signs, symptoms, risk factors and prevention, because the best way of prevention is through education.

“Let’s Talk…Period” Videos

Woman on the Street: Find Out What’s In a Conventional Tampon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-CT_PgVHgI

Dr. Alan Greene discusses organic cotton tampons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L79y6gkefso

Comedienne Jessica Bern, channels Aunt Flo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ml4-L-1-o

Comedienne Josie Leavitt, talks about tampons: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2vJT9GCwfA

	Ovarian Cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. Seventh Generation has pledged to donate $22,000 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, to represent the number of women that will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. The OCRF along with Woman to Woman, a volunteer network providing hope and support to women in treatment, will use those dollars to continue the conversation.
	Vague but persistent and unexplained gastrointestinal complaints Pelvic and/or abdominal swelling or pain Bloating and/or feelings of fullness Unexplained change in bowel habits Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency) Unexplained weight gain or loss New and unexplained abnormal postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
	Peri or post-menopause Uninterrupted ovulation (having no pregnancies and no prior use of oral contraceptives) Family or personal history of breast/ovarian cancer Presence of BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 gene mutations
	Use of oral contraceptives for 5+ years Multiple pregnancies, breast feeding Removal of the ovaries or tubal ligation – procedures may reduce, but not entirely eliminate risk

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