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tampons
okay so for some reason my tampons hurt when i pull them out...is this normal. and this is the first period that i've actually used a tampon
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I definately recommend pads for your menstrual cycle. Pads can be worn during light days, heavy days, and even simple discharge days. Tampons can only be worn during your actual period or your risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome increases dramatically. You also do not need to worry about waking in the middle of the night to change your pad if you're not a heavy bleeder; however, with tampons they MUST be changed every 6 - 8 hours or bacteria will multiply so quickly it can cause some severe problems.
Symptoms of TSS include high fever, vomiting or diarrhea, severe muscle aches, a feeling of extreme weakness or dizziness, and a rash that looks like a sunburn. If you ever have these symptoms while wearing a tampon, remove it and tell an adult immediately. Have someone take you to the nearest emergency room as soon as possible.
When I tried tampons I ended up passing out over and over again within seconds of insertion. My body was obviously screaming at me that something was terribly wrong although nothing was painful at all. I often wonder if some other women have experienced this and thought it was normal because it definately is not okay to experience. I really believe it dramatically shocked my body and that's why I passed out.
My first gynecologist I had actually told me that tampons increased my risk of cancer. My mother had cancer before in her vagina area and was told to NEVER wear tampons again because if there is any cancerous cells in there it will irritate them and cause them to begin multiplying if they aren't already. My mother was also told to tell her female children this too since we are higher risk for that sort of cancer. I asked my first gynecologist about it and he definately recommended not using tampons because of the increase cancer risk.
The longer you leave a tampon in, the higher risk of TSS you are taking. Bacteria begin to grow in the warm, moist environment of your vagina. These bacteria can grow within the tampon, enter the body from inside the vagina, then invade the bloodstream, releasing toxins that can cause a very severe, life-threatening illness.
Tampons also pull a bit of your vaginal lining out when being removed, believe it or not. This is why many women who use tampons aren't as sensitive as they once were inside of their vaginas and why many tampon-users suffer from yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. The tampon also can leave particles behind from it, causing bacteria and yeast to grow on it. Another case is that women are frequently needing to purchase personal lubricant for sexual activities because their bodies have stopped producing enough natural lubricant to engage in such activities without problems.
The ripping of your flesh and leaving particles of material behind cannot be avoided when using tampons and could very well be why you experience discomfort with removal. I would be big money on that being the reason it is painful to remove tampons from your body. This will not go away until you become somewhat desensitized down there--and what woman truly wants that?! Please consider switching products for your own health and safety.
Here are some good websites about why women should stay clear of tampon-usage. Theses sites are pretty darn interesting:
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As a very last note, you may want to check out menstrual cups. Here is a link to a question about some and my answer is pretty thorough when explaining them:
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If you have any more questions, please feel free to ask me! :)
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Yes, if the tampon isn't totally wet, the dry parts can stick to the skin inside your vagina, and then it hurts when you pull it out. Try leaving it in a little longer and give it a chance to get thoroughly soaked; then it will slide right out easily. Don't leave it in TOO long, of course (no longer than 6 hours). During times when your period is very light and doesn't fill up a tampon in 4-6 hours, just use a thin pad or panty liner if you can get away with it.
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Yeah, it's normal because it expands when it's inside of you, so it's bigger than when you put it in. Are you using the smallest size for your period flow? Make sure you're not using a super if you're only bleeding a normal amount. When you pull it out, is it full of blood, or do you see a lot of white? When it's dry (lots of white) it really hurts to take out. Hope I helped.
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yeah its totally normal. Maybe it could be hurting because it isnt quite full yet also. I would say wait till you start cramping up or look at the string (like in a mirror or something) and if you see blood on the string then its full. But it will just take time to get used to.
-hayley
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yes it's normal. It's just like anything else, you have to get used to it before it doesn't hurt anymore. I've been using tampons for 3 yrs now and they still hurt when i pull them out. the pain depends on how dry you are in the inside, like it your bleeding heavy then it won't hurt at all but if your just getting off your period it will most likely hurt more when you pull it out. Hope i helped.
Princess Kayy
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