what is TSS?

Question

ive heard about it and i know you can get it from tampons, but what is it really? i wanna try using tampons but im scared to becuse of TSS. Help?

Answer 1

yeah i know me too, but im trying them next time it comes. umm it's kinda hard to explain but its something you get from wearing a tampon for too long like over 8 hours at a time. just make sure to insert properly and don't go over 6 hours. i know your not supposed to wear them over 8 but i would be safe and go with 6. good luck :]
what you get from TSS is nausea, vomiting, fever, etc. and you can possibly die from it . just use precautions and don't be afraid of using them, look at all the women across the world who wear tampons and are still ok! my bff yesterday just started using tampons and was afraid to use it and wasnt sure how to insert it but she got it in within 5 minutes since it was her first time and said she said she didn't feel it at all she just felt like she had to pee. don't worry, it takes time getting used to. you'll get the hang of it. jeez, i like went off topic there :P bahaha

Answer 2

TSS = Toxic Shock Syndrome
They don't recommend young girls using tampons. However, by changing your tampon regular and according to your blood flow this help reduce the risk of TSS. TSS is rare but it could happen. Look it up on line or they have notification on the box of tampons. For the most part it is safe to use tampons, but they have to inform you of the risk no matter how rare they are. I have been using tampons for 20 years and never had a problem. Give them a try!

Answer 3

Leaving your tampon in for over 8 hours can cause TSS due to a bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. It's normally found in women, but also men and children. Each year, 1 to 17 girls of every 100,000 menstruating women will get TSS. Risk of developing TSS is higher for teenage girls and women under 30. The higher absorbency used, the higher the risk. (So don't use a super tampon when you have a light flow) Reduce your risk also by alternating tampons with pads. Warning signs can be (if any) high, sudden fever, with vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, dizziness, rash. Also aching muscles/joints, redness of eyes, sore throat and weakness.

Answer 4

Toxic shock syndrome. It's caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. You probably shouldn't worry since less than 17 out of every 100,000 have this syndrome. Basically, if you use a tampon with an absorbency too big for you (superabsorbent, for example), the bacteria multiply and can cause high fever, low blood pressure, extremity numbness and a rash. If untreated, this could cause the person to faint or go into a coma. However, like I said this is very, very rare, and most women are fine as long as they use small to midsize tampons and change them frequently.

Answer 5

its toxic shock syndrome,toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a serious illness originally linked to the use of tampons. But TSS isn't strictly related to tampons. The contraceptive sponge and the diaphragm, two types of birth control methods, have been linked to TSS. And, very rarely, the infection has occurred as a result of wounds or surgery, where the skin has been broken, allowing bacteria to enter.

Toxic shock syndrome can happen to anyone - men, women, and children. Although it can be serious, it's a very rare illness. If you're concerned about toxic shock syndrome, the smartest thing you can do is to read and learn about it, then take some precautions.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?

TSS is a systemic illness, which means that it affects the whole body. It can be caused by one of two different types of bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes - although toxic shock that is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria is rarer. These bacteria can produce toxins - proteins that act as poisons. In some people whose bodies can't fight these toxins, the immune system reacts. This reaction causes the symptoms associated with TSS.

When people think of TSS, they often think of tampon use because the earliest cases of the illness, back in the late 1970s, were related to superabsorbent tampons. Research led to better tampons and better habits for using them - such as changing tampons more often. The number of TSS cases dropped dramatically. Today about half of all TSS cases are linked to menstruation.

Aside from tampon use, TSS has been linked to skin infections that are typically minor and are often associated with the rash of chicken pox. TSS has also been reported following surgical procedures, abortions, giving birth, and prolonged use of nasal packing for nosebleeds - although all of these are rare.
What Are the Signs and Symptoms?

Symptoms of TSS occur suddenly. Because it's an illness that is caused by a toxin, many of the body's organ systems are affected. The signs and symptoms of TSS include:

* high fever (greater than 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius])
* rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting)
* sunburn-like rash on the entire body
* vomiting and diarrhea
* severe muscle aches
* bright red coloring of the eyes, throat, and vagina
* headache, confusion, and disorientation
* kidney and other organ failure

The average time before symptoms appear for TSS is 2 to 3 days after an infection with Staphylococcus or Streptococcus, although this can vary depending on the cause of the infection.

Answer 6

TSS is an extreamely rare condition assciated with tampon use. it is toxic shock syndrome, and if your worried you can read about it on the inside of the tampon package. In addition to changing them regularly according to flow, You should always wash your hands beofre using a tampon.

Answer 7

TSS,is Toxic Shock Syndrome.As long as you change your tampon regularly there is really no need to be worried about that.

Answer 8

it means toxic shock syndrom an don`t be afraid of tampons girl you can only get it if you use tampons that are too big for you or you keeo them in after 7 or 8 hours an it`s rare

Answer 9

it is toxic shock syndrom it verry rare but any one can get it a way to prevent it is change your tampon every 4-6 hours depending on how heavy you are(your flow not your weight i might have said that wrong)
hope this helps!!

Answer 10

you should not worry about toxic shock syndrome from tampons as long as you change them frequently. It is caused by prolonged contact with the tampon and the menstrual fluid