There is often a fear of staining and leakage during periods. Tampons can be a helpful product for such women. But women have many doubts and questions about tampons.
Every woman’s menstrual cycle is different. Some women have to face heavy flow during this period. Sometimes the flow is so much that even a sanitary pad cannot absorb it. Due to which they often fear stains and leakage. Tampons can be a helpful product for such women. A finger-length tampon has the ability to absorb even heavy blood flow for a long time. But women have many doubts and questions about tampons. Often most girls are confused about inserting it, hygiene and sex. In this article of Health Shots, a gynecologist is answering all these questions related to tampon use.
Keep these things in mind before using a tampon
1. Tampon size
Tampons come in many sizes. Women who are using tampons for the first time should use a smaller size tampon according to their blood flow. This helps in absorbing the blood. There are 5 sizes of tampons used. There are light, regular, super, super plus and ultra sizes. It is easy to insert and remove the lightest tampon for the first time.
2. Change it in 6 to 8 hours
Change the tampon every 6 to 8 hours to avoid the effect of bacteria. This maintains vaginal hygiene. Apart from this, the risk of vaginitis can be avoided. Avoid using a single tampon for more than 8 hours. Apart from this, use it according to the blood flow.
3. Take care of hand hygiene
Wash hands thoroughly after inserting and removing a tampon. This helps maintain hand hygiene. This reduces the risk of bacteria growing with the tampon. Before using a tampon, read all the information written on the packet completely. Accordingly, insert the tampon while keeping the body in the correct posture.
4. Seek immediate treatment if you suffer from fever and pain
From delay in changing tampons to forgetting the tampon in the vagina, sometimes fever and sometimes body pain is faced during menstruation. Apart from this, the problem of discharge and allergic reaction persists. In such a situation, contact the doctor.
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5. Tampons can cause dryness
Keeping a tampon in the vagina for a long time not only absorbs blood but also absorbs natural moisture. The amount of chemicals present in it causes itching, burning and dryness when it stays in contact with the vagina for a long time. To maintain the moisture of the vagina, use lubricated tampons.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about using tampons
Are tampons safe?
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare disorder that develops in the body due to a toxic substance produced by bacteria. This disorder causes death due to kidney, heart and liver failure. Using the same tampon for a long time or leaving the tampon in the vagina causes the development of toxic shock syndrome.
Gynecologist Dr. Anjali Kumar says that the use of tampon depends on blood flow. But keeping a tampon in the vagina for a long time leads to foul smell. Apart from this, the problem of discharge increases due to the presence of tampon in the vagina. To maintain the health of the vagina, hygiene should be taken care of from inserting the tampon to removing it. Not disposing of the tampon on time increases the risk of vaginitis.
is it safe to sleep with a tampon
It is not advisable to sleep with a tampon inserted. This can lead to the risk of toxic shock syndrome. Apart from this, the growth of bad bacteria can lead to skin infection and itching, burning and redness in the vagina. Instead of tampons, you can use cups and sanitary pads while sleeping.
Do I need to change a tampon every time I urinate?
The urethra is used to pass urine, but the tampon is inserted into the vagina. If you feel uncomfortable while urinating, then definitely change the tampon. But it is not necessary to change the tampon every time.
Can I have sex with a tampon?
According to gynecologist Dr Aruna Kumari, the use of tampons during sex is not recommended. This can cause pain and infection in the vagina. Apart from this, the tampon can be inserted deep into the vagina during sex, which increases the risk of tissue damage and irritation. The presence of tampons in the vagina causes the pH level of the vagina to become imbalanced. Also, there is a possibility of the tampon breaking inside the vagina.