Seriously?
2006-06-17 14:35:26 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
From what I have heard...Not really... They are bleached so that they are not brown before you use them.... Yea its a cosmetic reason... And this bleach has been known to cause some major problems in alot of women... I know that many of the tampoon companys have been sued over this very thing.
2006-06-17 14:39:48 · answer #1 · answered by Big John 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some women claim that most tampons are not safe because of the chemical process used to bleach the tampons white.
The natural tampons are not usually associated with any risks however. And you can get Toxic Shock Syndrome from tampons even if you use them correctly and in other ways as well.
2006-06-17 21:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by kitt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, tampons are very safe. The risk of toxic shock is very rare as long as you follow the directions. Plus, they are extremely comfortable, you don't have to worry about leaks, you can wear a swimsuit, thong, anything you want and no one will ever know. I highly recommend it!
And don't let people scare you about the risks of TSS. Read this:
"The number of reported toxic shock syndrome cases has decreased significantly in recent years. Approximately half the cases of TSS reported today are associated with tampon use during menstruation, usually in young women, though TSS also occurs in children, men, and non-menstruating women. In the US in 1997 only five confirmed menstrually-related TSS cases were reported."
Once again, use tampons!
2006-06-17 21:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by xtragicallyxbeautifulx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. They are perfectly safe as long as you are responsible with them. i.e.: Don't leave the same one in for more than a couple hours, no matter how light or heavy you're bleeding, and don't wear them longer than you have to. Also make sure you don't push it inside you too much.
It IS possible to get Toxic Shock Syndrome, but it's kinda rare overall. It's usually just because the woman leaves it in way too long and the material starts to break down while still inside her. So definately change it as often (or more often) than the packaging says and you'll be fine!
2006-06-17 21:40:25 · answer #4 · answered by chica_zarca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to make sure you are using the right size and that they are changed often. Don't use a super if your flow is regular. I try to change mine every 4 hours and I wear a pad at night. I often find that tampons make the cramps worse.
2006-06-17 21:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The number of reported toxic shock syndrome cases has decreased significantly in recent years. Approximately half the cases of TSS reported today are associated with tampon use during menstruation, usually in young women, though TSS also occurs in children, men, and non-menstruating women. In the US in 1997 only five confirmed menstrually-related TSS cases were reported."
Once again, use tampons!
2006-06-18 03:29:53 · answer #6 · answered by Benjamin k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find they are but you must not leave in overnight.Can cause problems and is wise to change depending on how heavy you bleed at least four times in a day .Wear extra pads when sleeping to hopefully avoid extreme overflow!
2006-06-17 21:39:36 · answer #7 · answered by Deborah C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you use the right size, and follow the instructions, you will be fine. Don't use ones that are too big for the flow that you have. It could cause toxic shock syndrome.
2006-06-17 21:41:06 · answer #8 · answered by sixspdsxdrv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously,I dont use them ,I had in my Microbiogy class a woman got infection from them but this is very rare,like one in a million.
2006-06-17 21:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by phopper megga blaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure they are safe. But be sure to use them according to the package directions and replace them constantly.
2006-06-17 21:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by mari 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋