I am on the fifth day of my period and from previous experience it is very very light round this time before going very heavy for the last two days!
i am wearing a light flow tampon...
there was nil flow when i put it in but evidence blood was about!'
Is this ok to wear tampons at this stage!
i know u should wear the lowest absorbency possible to ure flow so hopefully this is alright?
2007-01-17 12:49:28 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
i've been doing that for years and have never had an issue, just make sure you only leave them in for the recommended time
2007-01-17 12:52:34 · answer #1 · answered by kelly c 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The material in typical tampons can be dangerous, during any type of flow. I got cervicitis from using OB tampons, because the threads came out a little at a time, and remained in me. I definitely suggest using all natural organic tampons, especially if the flow is very light. And yes, the lower absorbency, the better. If it is not enough protection, try a natural pantiliner.
2007-01-17 12:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Gizzard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The size doesn't matter all that much as long as you replace it often. You can even put a Super Ultra absorbancy tampon in at that point, but you might have to take it out in 4 hours versus the 6-8hours recommended... but then hours are relative to your body's ability to grow the bacteria leading to TSS but I would think 4-5 hours is safe for most people.
2007-01-17 12:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by asdf1234 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you're following the directions for their use, you should be fine using the tampons at any point in your period
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"These days getting TSS (toxic shock syndrome) from a tampon is uncommon. According to recently released statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about one in 100,000 women will contract TSS from a tampon, down from 12 in 100,000 20 years ago. In 1997, only five confirmed TSS cases related to menstruation were reported, compared with 814 cases in 1980. "
2007-01-17 12:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by Raising6Ducklings! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm no expert.. but i do think that wearing a light flow tampon.. for your light flow.. should be fine! Just make sure you switch to a heavy flow tampon when your flow increases!
2007-01-17 12:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lister55 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a panty liner on the very very light days a dry tampon can cause itching and excessive dryness that could result in discomfort
2007-01-17 12:54:00 · answer #6 · answered by youhoo it's me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but be sure NOT to leave them in any longer than 4 hours to reduce your risk of TOXIC shock syndrome
TSS there should be information about it on the info thing that came inside your tampon box.
2007-01-17 12:53:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, there's no problem with that, but I would suggest wearing a panty liner on your light days if you can to reduce TSS...
2007-01-17 12:54:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i am sure it is fine just remember to take it out after 4 hrs wheter it is full or not because of the risk of TSS goodluck
2007-01-17 12:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by fopsrule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to move to a light pad.
2007-01-17 12:54:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋