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Yes, tampons do cause vaginal tissue damage.
Tampons are dry and absorbent, they don't just absorb blood but also absorb vaginal moisture needed to keep the vaginal tissues lubricated and protected from damage. Tampons can thus cause splitting and ulceration, especially if using too high an absorbency and rayon tampons increase damage as it's rougher and more aggressively absorbent.
Rayon is used on commercial tampons such as Tampax, Playtex, and Kotex, which is why these brands are more likely to cause Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), these tears give bacterial toxins responsible for TSS direct access to the bloodstream.
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∙ 16y agoPossibly, if your tampon doesn't need to come out yet
the cotton can get stuck inside there and scar.
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What causes vaginal lesions?
One of the most common causes of vaginal lesions are tampons - as tampons absorb vaginal moisture and rough fribes (especially rayon) cause friction against vaginal walls, tampons can cause lesions to vaginal walls...which is one reason why tampons are linked with increased menstrual bleeding and TSS. Vagonal lesions can also be caused by some forms of spermicidal gels, vaginal infections such as yeast infections where skin is damaged by the infection itself or by itching, sex or other forms of sexual activity with vaginal penetration, and sexual examinations.
Why cant you use a tampon while using monistat?
Monistat is used to treat vaginal infections - tampons should never be used during a vaginal infection. Tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections as they encourage harmful bacterial growth, prevent vaginal cleaning, and effect vaginal pH - thus could make your infection worse or trigger another infection, using tampons when your vaginal flora i sout of balance also increases risks of toxic shock syndrome. The treatment needs to be allowed to readjust your vaginal flora and flush out, tampons prevent this.
Why are you cramping after using a tampon on a light day?
There are a few reasons why tampons may increase menstrual cramps;Tampons can expand into your cervix.By absorbing fluids tampons 'tug' on vaginal walls.Tampons can cause vaginal ulceration.Tampons can contain chemicals that cause bad reaction.In this case the tampon had more of a drying effect on the vaginal tissues causing more 'tugging' as it was drying out your vagina, it may have also caused ulceration. You need to be more careful, tampons shouldn't be worn with light flow.
Why would someone feel sharp pains in their pelvic area while using tampons?
Tampons can increase menstrual cramps if they expand into your cervix - if you have a short vaginal canal and use lengthways expanding tampons this will be worse. Tampons also damage vaginal tissues, if using rayon tampons that are too high an absorbency they may cause tears.If you're sure tampons are the cause of this then use pads or cups instead, they're safer anyway.
Can you use tampons after having PID?
You can use tampons after having PID, but not sure it's the best choice. Tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections which can contribute to PID, it would be a better idea to consider safer options like menstrual cups, softcups, or menstrual pads which don't pose the risk of increased vaginal infections, or in turn higher risk of PID, like tampons.
Do tampons hurt when you insert them?
Tampons shouldn't hurt to insert, but there are a few reasons why they might...Not relaxing enough - if you're tense vaginal muscles will tense.Too high an absorbency - causing increased friction and damage.Rayon tampons - rougher than cotton so cause more irritation.Chemicals - rayon tampons contain chemicals that can irritate.Not inserting high enough - push against vaginal walls.
Bleeding inserting tampons?
You should only be using tampons during menstruation or withdrawal bleeds - during full bleeding. Tampons absorb blood and vaginal moisture so result in the vaginal walls becoming ulcerated and split, with less blood the damage is more severe and this is not only uncomfortable but increases risk of TSS as damaged vaginal tissues gives TSST-1 toxins responsible for TSS a direct route into the bloodstream. If you're not menstruating and use tampons then the tampon can cause more vaginal tissue damage and result in bleeding.
When ever you take your tampon out it has a really bad odor why?
Tampons are not hygienic - they allow bacterial growth, prevent vaginal cleaning, change vaginal pH, and contain various chemicals that may interact with vaginal fluids. Tampons will always cause bad odour and may cause vaginal infections too, thus better to use cups or pads. If the smell continues after your period you may have a vaginal infection such as bacterial vaginosis, if so then see your doctor.
Do tampons cause burning while urinating?
No, not usually.Tampons go into the vagina so don't come in contact with the urethra where urine comes from, although tampons can cause irritation around the vaginal opening due to friction or sensitivities to chemicals within some brands, which can sting if urine flows over that area while urinating.
Should you use a tampon during a yeast infection?
No, it's not a good idea to use tampons during any sort of vaginal infection.Tampons are a major cause of vaginal infections and can make vaginal infections worse because they give harmful flora the perfect place to multiply, prevent vaginal cleaning, and change vaginal pH. When vaginal flora is off balance it is more likely that the bacteria responsible for TSS are present too.
Is it safe to use tampons when treating BV if you start your period?
No, tampons shouldn't be worn if you have an infection.Tampons are a major cause of Bacterial Vaginosis - they provide bacteria with the perfect environment to multiply, effect vaginal pH, prevent vaginal cleaning, and many brands contain chemicals that effect vaginal flora - they can thus cause infection during menstruation and following menstruation due to long-term effect on pH balance. Using tampons when you already have an infection would potentially make the infection far worse, and significantly increase risk of TSS.
Can tampons be used when you have thrush?
Tampons shouldn't be used with a vaginal infection. Tampons are a major contributing cause of vaginal infections as they prevent vaginal cleaning and encouarge harmful bacterial growth - if you already have a vaginal infection tampon use could make this worse or put you at higher risk of other infections. Thrush can also damage or irritate vaginal tissues, damaged vaginal tissues give TSST-1 toxins a more direct route into your body so putting you at higher risk of TSS. Many women also mistake abnormal vaginal discharge with vaginal infections such as thrush, however unusual discharge may be a sign of having bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus or streptococcus pyogenes present, which poses risk of TSS.
