i am 14 if i carry on using tampons will i not be able to have children because it is near the fallopian tubes or something
2007-07-17 06:53:11 · 18 answers · asked by luvin_me_4_me 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Tampons have NOTHING to do with your ability to have children or not. And a tampon does NOT go near your fallopian tubes---or anything else that has to do with birth.
2007-07-17 06:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, whoever told you that is lying. I used tampons from the time I started getting my periods (I was about 10), up until my most recent period before I got pregnant, so over 11 years, and I had no problem getting pregnant. At 14, I wouldn't worry too much about not being able to have babies, if you have some medical issue, like being born w/ 1 ovary and 1 fallopian tube and 1/2 a uterus, I honestly wouldn't worry about it. Everything will be fine.
2007-07-17 14:16:50 · answer #2 · answered by nikkipitt0805 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The location of the tampon has nothing to do with fertility. If you use tampons all the time, and don't change them properly, it can lead to infection. Stay away from over-sized tampons. Stick with the regulars. If you find that you have to change those too often, go to the super for the first few days of your cycle. When it slows down, switch back to the regulars. It is better to have a full tampon during you cycle, than an empty one. If you slow way down before you stop completely, try a pantie liner or light weight pad. Trust me, it is worth it not to get an infection.
2007-07-17 14:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by Kate 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Using tampons does not prevent pregnancy! Women have been using tampons for years and give birth to healthy children.
2007-07-17 14:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by catsmeowjrk2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tampons don't go anywhere near your fallopian tubes. Just change the tampons out per the directions (I recommend that you read the pamphlet that comes in the tampon box), and you won't have any problems reproducing when you are PLENTY old enough. :)
2007-07-17 13:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by julesl68 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, tampons are safe. As long as you use them right. Change them every 6-8 hours and only use one at a time. Some people say that tampons take away your virginity, that's not true either.
2007-07-17 14:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by Ramblin Rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using tampons has no effect on whether you can or cannot conceive. Your fallopian tubes are far away from your tampon anyway. Whoever told you that doesn't know what they are talking about or just wanted to scare you away from using them.
2007-07-17 13:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by Rachel Bitchface 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no. tampons are inserted into the vaginal canal which is connected to the cervix, which is connected to the uterus, which is where the fallopian tubes connect to. The tampon never comes anywhere close to the fallopian tube or the uterus.
2007-07-17 13:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by murse dan 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I've never heard of that. I had two children and used tampons pretty much when I started at age 13. I think unprotected sex with a multitude of partners and STDs can affect fertility.
2007-07-17 13:58:15 · answer #9 · answered by Darby 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you neglect to change your tampon every 4-6 hours, then you could get an infection that can render you unable to have children. That's why you need to change them on a regular basis! Every 4 hours is best. Read the box! It should have info on Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
2007-07-17 13:58:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋