Is usin tampons bad for you..?? Or is pads better??

Answer 1

Yes tampons are bad for you for several reasons and the risks are increased or decreased depending on what type of tampon you are talking about; commercial tampons, organic tampons, sponge tampons, soft tampons, homemade tampons. Commercial tampons are the most harmful of over twenty different menstrual options; they also have the worst history due to unethical manufacturing processes. The only safe internal menstrual options are softcups or menstrual cups.

Some pads also carry risks, commercial pads for example are more harmful than organic pads or cloth pads because they are made from synthetic materials and contain chemicals. Both of these things can contribute to infections because they prevent aeration producing a warm moist area for bacteria and yeast to multiply, and introduce chemicals into the vulva that effect pH that in turn effects balance of bacteria and yeast in the vulva.

Your vagina is self-cleaning, it produces discharge that washes out excess bacteria and dirt from your vagina to protect itself from infections, tampons prevent this cleaning function keeping bacteria as well as blood, discharge and dirt within the vagina. Tampons are pores, within the vagina they provide bacteria with a warm and moist environment where they can collect upon, menstrual blood is also nutritious so accelerates the bacterial growth. Tampons can leave fibres behind in the vagina where bacteria can continue to multiply when a tampon is removed. Excelled bacterial growth can cause vaginal infections such as toxic shock syndrome or contribute to toxic shock syndrome.

Discharge is also there to keep the mucus membrane that make up the walls of the vagina moist, tampons don't just absorb menstrual flow they also absorb discharge that means the walls of the vagina can become dry and split. Splits, like cuts in the skin, can get bacteria within them that can cause infections; these splits also make it easier for chemicals from commercial tampons and toxins that may be produced by the bacteria if toxic shock syndrome occurs to enter into the blood stream.

Commercial tampons are more harmful because the synthetic materials they are made from further encourage bacterial growth, commercial tampon manufacturers also bleach there tampons – the only reason for doing this is to make tampons whiter, this is to play on menstrual taboos, such as the idea that menstruation is dirty so you should want to use whiter products to deal with it. The bleaching leaves chemicals in the tampons, because there are laws protecting the manufacturers they do not have to tell customers what chemicals they use but these chemicals may be harmful to general health. Previously they used chlorine gas bleaching, this resulted in the by-product dioxin, which is very toxic, and although they no longer use this there is real concern about what they are now using. The chemicals within tampons can interfere with the natural pH of the vagina, this throws off the balance of bacteria and can cause infections.

Tampons can also contribute to menstrual flow and menstrual cramps, when the vagina is unhealthy then this can cause menstrual problems, tampons can also expand into the cervix that will contribute to menstrual cramping.

It also does not matter how long you leave a tampon in for, there is a risk as soon as one enters the vagina, it is however true the risks are significantly increased the longer you leave a tampon within the vagina for.

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Answer 2

There are no health issues with using tampons, as long as they are changed regularly. Leaving one in for too long can cause bacteria to grow, and develop "Toxic Shock Syndrome". The only 2 times when it is absolutely necessary to use pads instead of tampons is if you are pregnant and experiencing some spotting / bleeding / or having a miscarriage; and after you have given birth (you will bleed for at leat 3 weeks or so). This is because it is easier to introduce bacteria into the uterus during these times.

Answer 3

Tampons aren't bad for you unless you leave them on all day, i believe the packages say don't wear them longer than six hours not too sure on that, if you wear them too long you can get TSS which is toxic shock syndrome and it can be deadly, all this is explained in the little paper that comes with the tampons, i personally prefer tampons, pad feel like diapers to me.

Answer 4

In some cases using tampons can cause toxic shock syndrome so using pads might be better.

Answer 5

tampons are safe as long as they are used properly. never use a bigger size than you need and never keep it in too long. leaving a tampon in for extended periods of times(more than 6-8 hours a day) can lead to toxic shock syndrome,where you develop an infection which requires antibiotics. so they are just as safe as pads, when used properly. read the box thoroughly before using them. hope this helps

Answer 6

Tampons are safe. Back in the day they used to use bleach to make the tampon whiter and certain dioxins that could be hazardous to your health. Obviously we have bureaus up the butt to make sure that everything that is produces is generally safe for the public. We have regulations that prohibit companies from using certain ingredients that could cause bodily harm. So tampons are just as safe as pads.

Answer 7

Honestly it differs on what you are comfortable using.tampons can cause infections if left in the vagina too long.....But obviously you would use tampons if you were aware of the affects.Pads are just there to soak up the excess blood that flushes out the vagina,but can seep through your pants if not properly changed.

It dont matter really.
People have there own reasons on what they use.

Answer 8

you should probably ask your dr. because i don't know your healh. but if you are healthy i would say tampons are fine as long as you chage them frequently. quite honestly pads gross me out, i've never felt more dirty or uncomfortable than when i wore a pad. i switched to tampons and never went back.

Answer 9

Tampons are just as safe as pads as long as you use proper hygiene. I only use them and I've never had a problem.

Answer 10

My wife allmost died from toxic shock syndrome forgot it or I might have pushed it after Mardi Gras it was bad Dr. had to remove it 3 days from death.