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Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is rare but still thought to effect 1 in 700 women.
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is caused when certain strains of bacteria multiply and start to produce TSST-1 toxins, these toxins enter the bloodstream and if the person lacks antibodies then the TSST-1 toxins overwhelm the immune system - this leads to something similar to septic shock, initial symptoms include high fever and low blood pressure but long-term it can result in organ failure.
Tampons account for 75% of all TSS cases - in particular rayon tampons such as Tampax, Playtex, or Kotex (cotton tampons have never been associated with TSS) - this is because tampons provide bacteria with the perfect environment to multiply, effect vaginal pH, prevent vaginal cleaning, and damage vaginal tissues giving TSST-1 a more direct route into the bloodstream.
Tampons can also risk;
- Increased menstrual cramps (as a result of expanding into the cervix).
- Increased bleeding (as a result of damage to vaginal tissues).
- Vaginal infections (as a result of bacterial growth).
- Irritation or allergic reaction (as a result of chemicals in rayon tampons).
- Dioxin exposure from rayon tampons, risking endometriosis and cancer.
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