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"one of the biggest health hazards with using tampons is toxic shock syndrome, or TSS. TSS is a rare, but life-threatening, bacterial infection that affects between one and seventeen menstruating women per 100,000. Studies have shown that using the super plus tampons, and leaving tampons in the vagina for long amounts of time, increase the risk of developing TSS. Symptoms include a sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, dizziness, or a sunburnlike rash. To minimize the risk of TSS, wash your hands before inserting a tampon, change your tampon every four to six hours (especially on heavy flow days), and use the lowest absorbency tampon that is reasonable given the amount of your menstrual flow."
direct quote from http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/0671.html
What else can I help you with?
How can you talk to your mom about using a tampon?
You simply talk to her about using tampons as you would talk to her about anything else. You do respect your moms choice if she is not okay with you using tampons, given health risks of tampon use (which are increased in pre-teens and teens) she has to be the one to decide if you're responsible enough to use tampons safely and understand the risks.
Are tampons good for kids?
No, tampons are not good for kids and there's no reason for kids to be using tampons.Tampons are for people who are menstruating, and should be avoided in pre-teens and teens.
What age should girls use tampons?
There is no specific age.It's recommended that pre-teens and teens particularly do not use tampons as they are less likely to have TSST-1 antibodies so as such will be at far greater risk of TSS. Ideally women of any age should use either pads or cups - menstrual cups and softcups are internal like tampons but safer and more hygienic, this also makes them more convenient and they're more reliable so a better option than tampons.
Is there a tween tampon?
No, there are not tween specific tampons - tampons are not recommended to pre-teens or teens given higher risk of TSS and as many younger people may not understand risks or correct use. Most tampon brands with have a Lite absorbency tampon, which is the smallest absorbency available and all brands will be the same absorbency. You use Lite absorbency first and only use higher absorbency if needed.
If you are a virgin can you wear tampons and not get cervical cancer?
Yes, you can wear tampons. The vagina of a virgin is absolutely no different to that of a non-virgin so there is no reason why a virgin should avoid tampon use - although tampons are not recommended to pre-teens or teens given higher risks of TSS, pads or menstrual cups are best. Tampons don't cause cervical cancer, although some brands of tampons like Tampax or Playtex can contain dioxin which increases cancer risks, they do not directly cause cervical cancer. If worried use organic cotton tampons like Natracare or Emerita, sponge tampons like Jade & Pearl, menstrual cups or softcups - all are much safer options.
How do you ask your mom for tampons if you don't do any physical activities in school?
You simply ask, tampons aren't just for physical activities. But do bare in mind that tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens due to higher risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome - remember too there are many precautions to follow to reduce risks including avoiding rayon tampons, changing every 4-6 hours, and alternative with pads. Some mom's may decide their daughters aren't responsible enough for tampon use, but they may support use of menstrual cups which are internal like tampons but significantly safer so fewer precautions to remember.
When is it safe to use tampons after a d and c?
You can use tampons a week after a D&C. Until then, no sex or tampons.
Does anyone know how to convince a mother of letting her child use a high absorbency tampon since the child's blood flow is very heavy?
A child shouldn't use tampons - tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens, it's recommended that younger women use menstrual cups which are safer than tampons so pose no risks such as TSS or dioxin exposure. As cups are safer there are fewer precautions for a child to have to remember. Menstrual cups are a better option for heavy flow anyway because they hold a lot more thna tampons (tampons hold 18ml max, cups up to 42ml max), they don't increase bleeding as tampons can, they create light suction to prevent leaking, also unlike tampons cups can be worn overnight and no need to alternate with pads so a lot more convenient with heavier flow.
Should I use tampons?
Whether you use tampons, menstrual pads, menstrual cups, softcups, or any other menstrual option is completely up to you - but it's a good idea to do a little research into your options first. Tampons do pose more health risks than other menstrual products, TSS is a risk from tampon use and tampons do significantly increase risk of vaginal infections like Bacterial Vaginosis, you do have to be sure you understand and can follow the precautions to reduce those risks.Tampons aren't recommended to pre-teens or teens due to higher risk of TSS, also a person should wait at least six cycles before using tampons so they know their flow well enough to know what absorbency to use to reduce TSS risk.
What should I say to mom to let her know I'm ready for tampons?
You simply say to your mom: "Mom, I'd like to try tampons" and go from there. Tampons are not recommended to pre-teens or teens due to higher risk of TSS, you also have to be mature enough to follow precautions, thus your mom may want to talk to you about that. If your mom doesn't think that you're mature enough for tampons yet then accept that and use pads or cups instead.
What age do you need to be for a tampon?
There is no specific age you need to be in order to use tampons, however it's recommended that pre-teens and teens don't use tampons - the reason is that the younger you are the less likely it is that you have antibodies to TSST-1 toxins responsible for TSS so are at higher risk. Younger women are also often less capable of making an educated decision about high-risk items like tampons and may not be responsible enough to use tampons correctly. It is best to use pads at first, and if you want to use something internal consider safer options like menstrual cups or softcups - these pose no health risks like TSS or infections, also more convenient and reliable.
What is best to use pads or tampons?
Tampons are so much better!!! You can be sooo much more active, you u don't feel like your wearing a diaper, and you don't feel wet. It takes a one or two days to find the right size, brand, and angle for the tampon.
