when using a tampon, the string turns bloody after a short period of time, what does this mean?

Question

does this mean that it's time to change the tampon? what will happen if i can swimming like this? will it leak in the water?

if it is true that i need a heavier tampon, is it true that if i use heavier tampons, my risk of getting tss is higher? sorry for asking all these questions but i need to go swimming tomolo and i need to swim for two hours too! and my tampon string gets bloody after 40 mintues -_________-

Answer 1

Yes it means time to change it and it could also mean that you are at the point during your period that it is the heaviest in flow. If your period is heavy from start to finish, then wear a tampon that is made for a "heavy" flow. It could also mean that you are not inserting it properly. The directions on the package tell you once it is inserted to give a slight tug, this brings the tampon forward in the vaginal canal to cause a seal. Unless, you don't mind the embarrassment while swimming, then don't go into the water until you have either..
1. Changed your tampon to a new one, clean and fresh.
2. Your flow is lighter.
3. You have finished your period.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Try using a larger tampon, that will absorb more. I don't think the string should turn bloody after a short period of time unless the tampon was already soaked.
Change tampons before going into the water, just to be on the safe side.

Answer 3

It could mean it is time to change the tampon.... But not neccessarily. Sometimes secretions are too thick for a tampon and leak around it. If you are worried about a bloody trail in the water with a tampon in, that is unlikely. I have very heavy periods and I swim often. Never had a problem...

Answer 4

When the tampon string turns bloddy it normally means that you need to change your tampon, or else you will get your underwear stained.
It might be that you do have a heavy period which than means to simply get a bigger tampon such as Pearl tampons heavy.
If you do decide to ignore the tampon and you get in the water, you might become really embarrassed, due to the bleeding leaking out. Sorry hun, but you do need to get a bigger tampon.
Hope I was of some help.

Answer 5

Your periods must be too heavy for the tampon. Buy the next size up. I usually wear one for at least 4 hours before I have to change it and it never gets to the stage where the string has gone bloody.

Answer 6

Yup. Time to change the tampon. It's become so saturated with blood that the string got bloody. Make sure you remove the entire tampon and that nothing remains in your vagina.


Using a larger, more absorbent tampon means that you're putting more material into your vagina. As long as you're careful to look over your tampon before you throw it away, and make sure nothing is left inside you, you should be alright.

Answer 7

It means you need to get a higher degree of tampon absorption...and yes, if the string is red you need to change your tampon.
If you go swimming you will not bleed in the water, actually being fully submerged in water(your lower half) "stops" your flow during the duration of your swim or if you're in the tub. Now if you're taking a shower, you will bleed in there because you're not fully submerged in the water.
Get some knowledge about your body and how it works...if you're old enough to be having periods, you're old enough to know how your period, and your body, works.

Answer 8

I'd say that you possible need to use larger tampons...how long is it when this happens? You should be changing them at least every few hours anyway and if you are bleeding through them much quicker then you need to use a larger size. If you are worried about leakage when you swim I would suggest a larger tampon or you can even use two (one right in after the other)...just don't forget that the first one is in there...also, tuck the string so that it doesn't get out while you are swimming (stripper trick...yes strippers can work nude even on their periods).

Answer 9

Pull it out - you'll see it's full. It's time to change. Get one for a heavier flow and start planning when you'll need to change them, based on how long they last (and do it before the string gets bloody). If you're worried about when swimming, change it before you go in the pool. You can swim with no worries then.

Answer 10

yes you should use heavier and the string may just be the way it is connected