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‘10 times more painful’: Menstrual disorders fuel calls to ban tear gas at French protests

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Briefings

French police have extensively used tear gas during recent protests, causing grievous injuries. New evidence suggests menstrual disorders significantly increase pain and bleeding, challenging the assumption that chemical irritants cause only minor consequences.

Key points

• French police have made extensive use of tear gas during protests in France, causing grievous injuries.
• Thousands of accounts report women experiencing acutely painful periods and increased bleeding during these events.

Context

Protests in France have recently caused significant unrest, with French police deploying tear gas. This finding adds critical context to ongoing safety concerns regarding chemical irritants during public demonstrations.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to recent accounts of injuries and reports of menstrual pain; specific dates, locations, or casualty numbers are not provided.

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