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You might be thinking of Toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
It is a myth that TSS comes as a result of leaving tampons too long - although leaving tampons too long is one factor that increases the risks of TSS, most cases of TSS occur within the first 2-3 hours of tampon use. TSS is always a risk with tampon use.
What is tampon-associated Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
TSS occurs when naturally occuring bacteria multiply and start producing TSST-1 toxins, these toxins enter the bloodstream via tissue damage, if a person lacks TSST-1 antibodies TSST-2 toxins will overwhelm the immune system - TSS can be fatal is left untreated, or leave victims with serious long-term health conditions or disabilities.
Tampons account for 75% of all TSS cases as they provide bacteria with the perfect environment in which to multiply, while also preventing the vagina from cleaning itself and effecting vaginal pH so the vagina cannot fight-off harmful bacteria. Tampons also damage vaginal tissues so give TSST-1 toxins moredirect route into the bloodstream. Leaving tampons too long allows bacteria longer to multiply, thus higher risk.
What else can I help you with?
Can you go swimming when you're having your period?
yes you can go swimming when you have your period. If you want to do this then its best to use a tampon. Just find what type of tampon suits you and you should be fine.
What if your having a baby and your tampon is in?
A woman does not get her period while she's pregnant, therefore, she does not need a tampon.
Can you pee with a tampon in or do you have to take it out to pee?
.the tampon fits into the vagina, and the urine comes out of the bladder into the urinary tract, so do not worry, you can urinate without having to remove the tampon.
Can you still get your period if you were a tampon before you have it?
Yes, a period is a result of hormones and wearing or not wearing a tampon has nothing to do with it. Never ever wear a tampon without having a period. Read the warnings on the tampon box because it tells you not to do that.
What to do if having to go to the bathroom constantly and possibly because of a tampon left in for too long?
See your doctor. Don't fool around with this problem.
What happens if you have a tampon stuck in you and it hurts when you pee?
having a tampon stuck in you is your first problem. you are at risk of getting a disese and you better get 2 the doctor quik
Can a tampon get stuck on its own accord or does it have to be pushed somehow?
A tampon cannot really get stuck at all. A tampon can go no further than your vaginal canal, it can't be pushed any higher than that. As long as you are using a tampon and relaxed upon removal the tampon will come out.
How long is a tampon?
A conventional tampon such as a rayon tampon like Tampax or a cotton tampon like Natracare is around an inch and a half long. A soft tampon like Beppy is only about an inch wide and a quarter of an inch deep. A sponge tampon size will vary depending on how heavy your flow, but often is around the size of a golf ball. A cloth tampon size will vary depending on how long it is made.
If you forgot a tampon inside you for 2 weeks should you see a doctor?
Yes, it would be a good idea to see a doctor after a tampon has been left this long. Tampons in general are a major cause of vaginal infections, having left a tampon for so long this would have had a major impact on vaginal flora. It is possible to be fine after this but it is a good idea to see your doctor to test for possible infections, not everyone can tell when they have an infection.
Can you get pregnant while having a tampon in when doing anal?
What you do when you are having anal sex has nothing to do with getting pregnant. so long as no semen gets into the vagina then on into the uterus you wont get pregnant . having a tampon in also has nothing to do with it.
Can you swim while you have your Period?
yes as long as you use a tampon
Does a tampon prevent the sperm from fertilizing the egg at all?
NO !! of course not ,, think about how it got there to start with, no!!!! the sperm got there first... a tampon would just push it in further. Even if you did for some reason choose to have sex with a tampon in, this will not prevent pregnancy because the tampon would just absorb some of the semen, and it would still be "in there" Good luck trying to find the tampon after having sex with it in.
