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Could I die from using a tampon? I feel sick!
Name:lauren
Age:12
Where:Australia
I put on a tampon just to try it on then I took it off.by the way I have got my pirods but I wasn't due then.then I have been felling dizzy and week for the past 4 days.then I typed up on the computer(can tampond kill you)they said yes you should not use them
Then I got sceard.could I die?
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Millions of women of all ages use tampons every day. I don't know the statistics for deaths caused by them butif it was a significant risk, I'm sure there would have been reports about it.
Like most things, tampons are safe if used safely, following the directions on the advice leaflet enclosed in each box.
The only risk I know of is from toxic shock syndrome; it happens if some bugs get in to the vagina and, if the tampon is left inside for too long, grow and bevome a source of infection within the body. I'm not sure about the actual length of time.but again, it's probably mentioned on that leaflet.
Follow the advice on the leaflet and you'll be fine. You could ask your family and friends if htey have any problems using tampons. Maybe they could give you some 'on-the-spot'advice?
Let me know how you get on? Good luck.
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You are only suppose to wear a tampon for 8 hours maximum when you are on your period. If you weren't on your period, and you just put it in and took it out your symptoms are not caused by the tampon.
But yes, if you leave a tampon in for too long when you are on your period you can obtain toxic shock syndrome which can kill you.
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If you leave a tampon in for too long (i.e. more then 3-4 hours), you can develop Toxic Shock Syndrome, which can be deadly. However, it is extremely unlikely that you have that.
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