ok during my period, i wear tampons like the whole time. i change them regularly like every 4-6 hours or if they get filled up. i was wondering if u got toxic shock syndrome from wearing one tampon too long or can u get it from wearing tampons constantly? i'm a bit confused? i hate having my period and feel so dirty, so i like wearing tampons to give me the freedom - even when i sleep, but i set an alarm to go to the bathroom to change it during the night.
2006-12-19 02:33:38 · 16 answers · asked by Vote4Pedro 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
You get TSS from an infection by Staph Aureus. You are at a higher risk if you do not change the tampons out regulary or wear contaminated ones. You don't get TSS from "constantly" wearing one, but make sure they are clean. Do be careful.
2006-12-19 02:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by byc0181 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im 13 and wear tampons too. My mom doesn't like the idea but she knows that it is my body. And really as long as U change Ur tampon frequently like every 4 hours, U will reduce Ur risk of Toxic shock syndrome, Just tell Ur mom to read the pamplet in the tampon box and U can know Ur chance of getting Toxic Shock Syndrome. ANd personaly I wouldn't do that because it might leak and that would be bad.
2016-03-29 00:15:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Females can reduce their risk of TSS by either avoiding tampons or alternating them with sanitary napkins. If a girl uses only tampons, it's important to choose tampons with the lowest absorbency that will handle her menstrual flow and to change the tampons frequently. Between menstrual periods, it's a good idea to store tampons away from heat and moisture (where bacteria can grow) - for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet.
Because staphylococcus bacteria are often carried on dirty hands, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after inserting a tampon. If your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should know about taking these precautions. Any female who has recovered from TSS should check with her doctor before using tampons again.
2006-12-19 02:37:24 · answer #3 · answered by JS 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
There are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular brand of tampons, which have since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high-absorbency tampons provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive.
Although TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis.
A related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection (strep throat).
2006-12-19 02:35:58 · answer #4 · answered by consuella1980 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
as far as i know, Toxic Shock Syndrome is very rare and since it did not happen to you the first time you used tampons(you'd have noticed), i guess you dont have to worry about it. nevertheless try not to wear tampons for too many hours or all the time as this blocks the flow and might cause the development of bacteria. you should allow your body to breathe for a few hours at least during the night.
2006-12-19 02:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by osimo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I read all the scary pamphlets too, but I can tell you that I used only tampons for more than 20 years, until I had a hysterectomy a few years back, and hey guess what? No Toxic Shock, so you'll probably be ok as long as you continue to use good hygene.
2006-12-19 02:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by minimouse68 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow everybody already found the website I obviously did and copied and pasted like madness.
So I guess in a nutshell, don't keep the tampon in there for 14 hours, make sure you are clean, and try to switch up at least sometimes between pads and tampons.
2006-12-19 02:40:33 · answer #7 · answered by Willow 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your schedule of changing them every 4 to 6 hours is perfect. Therefore, you have nothing to worry about.
And yes, you can receive Toxic Shock from leaving in tampons too long as well as other minor infections.
2006-12-19 02:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by S H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wear tampons while I'm on my period too. It's cleaner, fresher feeling for me to do so. I don't like the feeling of wearing a pad, just makes me feel like I'm wearing a diaper and dirty, sitting in it, if you know what I mean.
I have never had a problem with TSS, thank GOD. It all depends on if you do what you should do (changing at least every 8 hours or less, as needed) and use the least amount of absorbency as needed/possible, whatever is suited to your flow.
2006-12-19 02:37:12 · answer #9 · answered by Jen 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Since you have good tampon habits by changing them when needed and don't leave them in too long, you don't have to worry about getting TSS.
As long as you practice good hygiene, like you're doing, your risk of getting TSS is zilch.
I have been using tampons since 1993 and I have never had a problem with TSS.
2006-12-19 04:19:32 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋