"Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) refers to a combination of symptoms that results from toxins produced by an infection with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria."
The bacteria can occur from the continuous use of a tampon, and you can review strategies to reduce your risk below.
Strategies to reduce risk of TSS:
- Do not use tampons continuously when menstruating.
- Alternate using a tampon with a sanitary pad.
- Switch to sanitary pads at night.
- Do not use super absorbency tampons.
- Change tampons frequently during the day.
- Store tampons in a clean, dry place.
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you put in or take out a tampon.
- Use a lower absorbency tampon if you find the tampon is irritating or hard to pull out.
- Use tampons only during menstruation.
- Seek medical care for infected wounds.
- If you have had toxic shock syndrome, do not use tampons or place birth control devices in your vagina
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EmpowHer has a great resource site on Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS).
"Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) refers to a combination of symptoms that results from toxins produced by an infection with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria."
The bacteria can occur from the continuous use of a tampon, and you can review strategies to reduce your risk below.
Strategies to reduce risk of TSS:
May 31, 2009 - 8:48pm- Do not use tampons continuously when menstruating.
- Alternate using a tampon with a sanitary pad.
- Switch to sanitary pads at night.
- Do not use super absorbency tampons.
- Change tampons frequently during the day.
- Store tampons in a clean, dry place.
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you put in or take out a tampon.
- Use a lower absorbency tampon if you find the tampon is irritating or hard to pull out.
- Use tampons only during menstruation.
- Seek medical care for infected wounds.
- If you have had toxic shock syndrome, do not use tampons or place birth control devices in your vagina
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