Is it bad to have the cotton come off the tampons?

Question

Will it cause TSS?

Answer 1

Tampons have to go through safety checks since the law was implemented in the 1980's so the viscose/cotton has to be checked every hour for significant fibre loss, if there is excessive loss then the batch are rejected. The key word here is "significant" as there is still fibre loss.

Tampons are linked with TSS and other vaginal/sexual/menstrual/reproductive health problems because they prevent the vagina from cleaning itself (i.e. expelling dirt, fibres and bacteria), cause vaginal splitting and give bacteria a place to multiply within the vagina.

Fibre loss contributes to problems because the fibres left within the vagina can continue to give bacteria a place on which to multiply, if between tampon changes then the vagina will not expel the fibres, it is only when tampons are left out the vagina is allowed to self-clean again.

Answer 2

Are we talking tiny fibers or cumps of cotton?
Fiber I believe are expected.
Clumps could cause TSS, switching is the best thing to do then.
The box says TSS is caused by wearing the tampon for prolonged periods and that ones should use the smallest absorbancy to avoid problems. I think the cotton is treated with something to make the super . . . super.

Beware of the cotton.

Answer 3

I think you need to change brands. Tampons themselves can cause TSS; the cotton may cause some irritation. Cotton shouldn't be coming off of them. I guess it could happen if you pull them out and they are somewhat dry. They tend to stick to the sides of the vagina. A better brand may prevent this from happening.

Answer 4

If it is staying inside of your vagina, yes it could cause TSS.
Are you having a problem inserting them? Or removing them?
You may need to change to a different type of tampon, or even to pads.

Answer 5

no your body will expel it dont worry