Is there a problem with wearing tampons too often?

Answer 1

It is not likely, though. If you have ever heard of a disease called Toxic shock syndrome (TSS), this is associated with tampons. Specifically the high-absorbancy ones. TSS has been known to kill some women who use tampons. Their disease was most likely overlooked or undetected.

This is a RARE disease, however. It grows just like any other bacteria. When it's dark, warm, and wet, bacteria thrive! Guess what our bodies are on the inside! We are mostly water, have an average temp. of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and there aren't any light-bulbs inside of us, so it's dark!

So, just using a tampon can't KILL you.

TSS, which is mainly caused by tampons, can.

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Answer 2

Yes, if you leave it in for more than 8 hours. Then you'll run the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome, a disease that causes high body temperature, high blood pressure, skin irritation, and vomiting/diarrhea among other things (and this disease CAN kill you). Tampons won't kill you if you change them frequently.

Answer 3

If you never change the tampon, it can result in Toxic Shock Syndrome, as created by the bacterium on the tampon never being removed for a new one. However, recently, Toxic Shock Syndrome has been proven to not be as often-occurring as it once was.

Answer 4

Yes, worn throughout your period puts you at higher risk of TSS and vaginal infections by not allowing your vagina a chance to heal or clean itself after tampon use. Many tampons also contain toxins like dioxin, the more you use tampons the more you expose yourself to this toxin so the higher the long-term health risks.

Answer 5

Yes, if you contract Toxic Shock Syndrome as a result.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is rare but still thought to occur in as many as 1 in 700 women, it isn't always fatal but can be if left untreated or if you have a weakened immune system. TSS occurs as a result of growth of certain bacteria which then produce toxins, toxins enter the bloodstream via tears caused by the drying effect of tampons and if a person lacks immunity these toxins overwhelm the immune system leading to organ failure - thus potentially death.

Answer 6

Tampons can't kill you, but Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) can kill you.

TSS occurs when certain strains of bacteria multiply and start producing TSST-1 toxins, these toxins get into your bloodstream and if you lack immunity they overwhelm the immune system - initial symptoms are low blood pressure and high fever, there can be many other symptoms depending on which organs are effected and the organs will start to fail during a severe case of TSS.

Tampons are a major cause of TSS because they allow massive bacterial growth in the vagina while also damaging vaginal tissues so giving bacterial toxins direct route into the bloodstream. It's a myth that TSS only occurs from leaving tampons in too long, TSS can occur within the first few hours of tampon use - if susceptible to TSS then it does not wait until the 8 hour mark to take effect.

To reduce TSS risk from tampon use:

• Change tampons every 4-6 hours (not 8 hours)
• Always use lowest absorbency for your flow
• Alternate with pads as much as possible
• Avoid rayon tampons and opt for cotton tampons
• Do not use before menstruation or with light flow
• Avoid wearing tampons overnight
• Avoid tampons while you have vaginal infections
• Learn about TSS and other tampon use

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Answer 7

Potentially you can dye if you develop Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).

TSS occurs when certain bacteria multiply and start to produce toxins, these toxins can enter the body via tissue damage and if you lack immunity it overwhelms the immune system causing low blood pressure and high fever, a severe case will eventually result in major organ failure. If a person has a weakened immune system, is already ill or suffers health problems, or/and doesn't receive medical attention in time then TSS can kill a person within just a week.

Tampons can lead to TSS as they provide the perfect environment for bacteria to multiply while preventing the vagina cleaning itself, while also damaging vaginal tissues that allow bacterial toxins to enter the bloodstream. The longer tampons are left the longer bacteria are allowed to multiply, even if you are immune to the TSST-1 toxins if they are present and increase to a high enough level they can counter this - basically they are a toxin so in high enough amounts it can be fatal.

Answer 8

Tampons cannot kill you, however they can lead to Toxic Shock Syndrome which can be fatal.

Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs as a result of bacterial growth - certain strains of bacteria that are allowed to thrive due to tampon use - the bacteria produce toxins and if a person lacks immunity the toxins overwhelm the immune system. If left untreated or if severe TSS can kill a person within a week.

Answer 9

Yes. Tampon boxes come with directions on how to use them. If your mother, sister, or friends use tampons, ask them to help you.

Answer 10

If you get a severe case of TSS and don't get treatment, yes