Precautions for the use of tampons

If you can not enter a tampon, even after several attempts, consult your gynecologist. Perhaps the hymen (hymen) is too small and does not allow to enter pad. At least 2% of adolescent girls have difficulties with the introduction of a tampon for this reason. In such cases, gynecologists recommend the use of other hygiene products.

Remember to change tampons every few hours, even if the allocation Discharges in women when there is cause for concern   not abundant, and even more often in heavy menstrual flow. If the swab is too long in the vagina, it can cause some problems, for example, lead to the growth of bacteria. The bacteria enter the body through the vagina. They enter the bloodstream and poison its toxins. Therefore, it is desirable to use tampons with a small level of absorption that must be changed frequently. This will maintain the intimate hygiene and protection from toxic shock syndrome - a rare but nevertheless dangerous disease associated with tampon use and increased absorption of toxic bacteria. Toxic shock occurs most often in young women aged 15 - 24 years.

Symptoms of toxic shock

• High temperatures - more than 38 ° C
• Bloodshot eyes
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Severe muscle aches
• Extreme weakness or dizziness
• The appearance of a rash resembling a sunburn Sunburn: severe blow to the body .

If you notice these symptoms while using tampons should immediately consult a doctor. To keep the situation under control can help antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? Consumption of large amounts of fluid and electrolytes. Try to reduce the possibility of toxic shock - to change tampons every 4-6 hours and use tampons with minimal absorption.

How did the first tampons

The first swab was wrapped in gauze, for which he had to pull and pull. It was not very comfortable, so these swabs were not popular. We invented the first tampons in the 30-ies.

Why do so many believe swabs harmful

In the 80s, when the tampon has acquired a modern appearance, their use died a few women. As it turned out, the cause of death - toxic shock, developed from the venom of some bacteria. Women used superabsorbent tampons of two kinds of synthetic fibers. Such a tampon created conditions for bacteria, as well as highlight Discharges in women when there is cause for concern   their poisons (toxins) due to irritation of the mucous membrane of the vaginal walls. Thereafter tampons long could not be rehabilitated until they are made of steel fibers of cotton and viscose, as a result the risk of toxic shock it has been significantly reduced.

What is the modern tampon

Nowadays tampons are made of soft, well-absorbent materials. The tampon is inserted into the vagina, where absorbing menstrual fluid, swells and takes the shape of the body. In some cases, swabs are essential.

One of the most frequent questions - whether the swab damage the hymen. It is impossible, as during menstruation hole in the hymen becomes more elastic, and the hole in it widens.

The tampon can cause an accumulation of fluid inside the blood on top of the pad does not accumulate, it is absorbed by the swab.

Tampon vaginal muscles clamped and can not move inside a woman's vagina, i.e. lost. It is easy to pull out, pull the thread.

So whether or not to use tampons and how to do it right

Tampons can be an indispensable tool for women's personal hygiene, but you need to use them correctly. It is best to use them only in the first days of the month, more prolonged use of a tampon can result in vaginal dryness Vaginal dryness: Causes and Symptoms Irritation of the mucous membranes and reproduction of harmful bacteria that can get into the bloodstream. Since tampons close the outflow of fluid from the uterus, doctors recommend that you change them every two hours to ensure that pathogens were unable to reproduce.

If a woman suffering from any inflammatory disease of the reproductive organs, the infection she already has, so she can not use tampons.

Select swabs

Tampons can not buy more than necessary absorbency tampons and calculated for a very long period of use (e.g., 24 hours). Health safety pad absorbs no more than 20 ml of liquid (see. Packaging). If a woman wants to buy tampons with an increased adsorption, it must know what swollen tampon - a breeding ground for the breeding of pathogens.

It is not necessary to specifically look sterile swabs in this there is no need. Tampons soaked in herbal antiseptic, is not always better than normal, because you can not predict the reaction of the organism to any new medication.

Tampon applicator from How to use sanitary pad - basic precautions   It is designed not to introduce the swab your hands and do not bring unnecessary infection. Tampons with applicator and are soft and comfortable.