No link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer

WASHINGTON: A major US government-led study published Tuesday found no link between ovarian cancer and the use of talcum powder in the genital area, citing data from more than 250,000 women. The paper appeared in the influential Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which also published an editorial praising the research methods and calling the findings “overall reassuring. For decades, some women have used talcum powder for genital hygiene to absorb odor and moisture — either through direct application or via underwear, sanitary pads, tampons or diaphragms. The practice is more common among older generations.