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Tampons Questions
I just have a few quick questions on tampons. I have used them before, once or twice. I was in gym one day and one of the girls had told me that if I use a tampon in the water, there is a chance the tampon will absorb some water from the pool. Is this true? With a regular tampon? And is there any chance I'll leak in the pool? With a regular tampon?
Also, I've tried a few times to look up TSS online, but I really don't understand it. Can you please explain it to me a bit?
Thank-you so much, it's a huge help.
I'm 16 in case you'd want to know.
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I have to correct all of the girls here. TSS isn't risky after 7 or 8 hours. Toxic Shock Syndrome is a risk from the very first moment you push that tampon inside your body. The longer you wear the tampon, the higher the risk your body has of developing this problem. When it comes to the point of wearing it for nearly 7 to 8 hours you're at one of the highest risks and should have removed it long before.
It's actually the buildup of bacteria within your vagina on that tampon. The bacteria can enter your bloodstream in the vagina and can prove to be fatal within hours. In some cases, the woman can live but will not ever be able to wear tampons again. It isn't really as "rare" as you think either. There are only about 40 reported cases each year in the U.S. but you have to take into account something very important: Who actually thinks, "OMG! MY TAMPONS IS MAKING ME SICK!" and who would actually approach their family members and say, "I put this tampon in 2 hours ago and now I have a fever..." without them replying, "Maybe you're getting the flu?"
Tampons disturb the natural balance of the vagina. Tampons remove some of the cells of the vaginal walls and can cause slight "tears" that are vulnerable to these bacterium. The bacteria is usually kept under control in the vagina by the fluids that we naturally "leak" out. That fluid is constantly pushing out the dead cells and the harmful bacteria that work it's way into the vagina.
When we insert something within the vagina that is drying and may cause harm to the walls then there is nothing to "flush" the bad things out. It just sits in there, really. Even if you just had a cup of your blood and set it out on the table for 7 or 8 hours you would be able to visually see things living in that fluid--especially if you kept it warm the entire time.
Personally, I wouldn't use tampons for any reason at all. There are safe alternatives that do not harm your body, like pads and menstrual cups. For more information on the various menstrual cups available, you can check out my answer at this Advicenators question:
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Just for note, my doctor recommended that I never use tampons for a very odd reason--because my MOTHER had cancer at one point in her life. The doctor explain to me (and another explained the same thing to my older sister) that the tampons can actually irritate cancerous cells and cause them to develop into more serious problem and begin multiplying. It's just something to think about when considering the pros and cons to wearing tampons.
Hope you have things worked out by now. I apologize for not supplying you with more information sooner.
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The tampon won't absorb the water. People actually recommend swimming with a tampon because a pad will absorb the water, and it's just gross. Your period stops when in water (you can notice it if you take a bath, it doesn't happen in showers) so you may not leak but there's always a chance. So go ahead & wear a tampon in water, you'll be okay.
As far as TSS goes, it's a really rare but serious disease. It is fatal. It only happens when people only wear tampons & wear them for longer than 8 hours. It has flu like symptoms such as a high fever that's over 102 degrees. It also has a rapid drop in blood pressure which can cause one to feel lightheaded or even faint. There's also a sunburn type rash, vomiting & diarrhea, severe muscle aches or weakness, and bright red coloring of your eyes, throat, and vagina. There's also headache, seizures and organ failure.
It's a very serious disease so you have to be sure to switch it up. I would suggest a tampon every other day and a pad every other day during your period. :)
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Tampon's can't absorb the water in a pool. And, I wouldn't reccomend going in the water while you have your period! It is dangerous to other's around you due to the blood.
Toxic Shock Syndrome only happens if you leave a tampon in for 8+ hours. That's why some woman prefer Pads more than Tampons. This link should definitely give you everything you need to know about TSS!
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I'm not sure about the absorbing water thing, but I kind of think that would be untrue since there's no water going into your vajay hah.
When you go into water, your period stops for about an hour so honestly you could go in the pool without it but that's pretty gross hah, there's really a very small chance of leaking.
TSS: Toxic Shock Syndrome. When you leave your tampon in for more than about 7 hours it could cause serious complications and it can be fatal. It's a very rare, but serious problem. To prevent it, wear a pad at night and change your tampon often.
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