In the leaflet that comes with tampons it always says you should wear a tampon for 4-8 hours. But is it safe to leave one in for longer?
2007-07-09 12:04:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anna 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
no never longer than 8 hours!!! After 4 hours it becomes a medium for bacteria growth. So you should change it every 4 hours. A little longer isn't gonna hurt you, but it's not good for you either. You could get an infection. And also they say to wear a pad to bed instead of a tampon (seeing how you're asleep usually longer than 4 hours and sometimes 8!)
2007-07-09 12:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Lil'MissThang 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. You should not leave it in there for longer than 8 hours.... but one time I was at the end of my period, so I was using a light tampon. I had put it in around ten in the morning and completely forgot about it. The next morning, I remembered. No biggie. I didn't die and I didn't get an infection. Why would you want to keep it in longer? Mine was an accident.
2007-07-09 12:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Yup Yup Yuppers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! DO NOT leave a tampon in longer than 8 hours unless you want to risk getting TSS!
2007-07-09 13:28:20 · answer #3 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your flow. You NEVER wanna leave one in for more then 8 hours. If you have a heavy flow you may wanna change it every 3 hours but with light you can handle more but no more then 8, you don't wanna get TSS.
2007-07-09 12:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by Runner16 ♥ ツ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The longer you leave on in, the more chance of contracting TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). 8 hours is WAY too much in my opinion, and I have never left one in for longer than 4-5 hours.
If running REALLY low on supplies, just take it out, roll up some toilet paper, and ta da instant pad.
2007-07-09 12:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do a search on Pelvic Inflamatory Disease, ectopic pregnancy- increased risk of as a result of infection, and sepsis. That is the risk if you push the safety issue.
2007-07-09 12:10:38 · answer #6 · answered by Rico E Suave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No longer than 4 hours. You can get Toxic Shock Syndrom if left in longer
For sanitary and hygiene purposes....don't leave it in for longer than that because you dont want to be smelling around people
2007-07-09 12:07:44 · answer #7 · answered by Tulip 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is risky and I would not recommend it, but if you are flowing it could be ok for another hour or so.
2007-07-09 12:07:36 · answer #8 · answered by moonsky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the packs are right. but you can also wear them over night. i have a bunch of times. but make sure you take it out right away when you wake up
2007-07-09 12:08:50 · answer #9 · answered by I♥RD 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Four hours, max, regardless of the type.
2007-07-09 12:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by yamigurljamie 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋