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The Always menstrual pads were found to contain several chemicals of concern, including the following: Styrene: carcinogen. Chloromethane: reproductive toxicant. Chloroethane: carcinogen.

In the case of pads, it is recommended to be changing these out every 4-8 hours. With this in mind, you should probably go through 3-5 pads each day of your period.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends changing your pad at least every 4 to 8 hours, but that's just a very general range. How often you change your pad depends on your flow, the type of pad you use, and what feels most comfortable.

A quick look at the best period pads

• Best organic pad: Natracare Ultra Pads Super with Wings.
• Best unscented pad: Claene Organic Cotton Cover Pads.
• Best pad for sports: U by Kotex Fitness Ultra Thin Pads with Wings.
• Best pad that stays in place: L.
• Best eco-friendly pad: August Pads.

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"On average, most individuals use around three to six pads or tampons per day during their menstrual cycle."

On a normal flow, a woman changes about 3-4 regular sanitary pads a day every 4 hours whereas heavy flow causes the need to change 7 – 8 pads at an interval of every 2 hours or even sooner.

How many pads a day is normal for a period? The short answer - as voiced by Dr Malik - is that it can vary from person to person. "On average, most individuals use around three to six pads or tampons per day during their menstrual cycle."

Changing your pad 5-6 times over a 24-hour duration is typically considered normal. The simple answer is, it's not hygienic to wear a pad for 12 hours even if you have a light flow. Bacteria can build up in this duration and cause odour or lead to infections.

Healthline's picks for the best period pads

• Natracare Ultra Pads Super with Wings.
• Claene Organic Cotton Cover Pads.
• U by Kotex Fitness Ultra Thin Pads with Wings.
• L.
• August Pads.
• U by Kotex Security Feminine Maxi Pad with Wings.
• Always Infinity Feminine Pads for Women.
• Organyc Feminine Care Pads.