ENDO Messages for October, 2004: Re: Tampons: A Cause of Endometriosis?

Re: Tampons: A Cause of Endometriosis?

From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Oct 9 19:48:29 2004

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I had the same thought myself, that tampons could cause/contribute to Endometriosis. I have just had the first injection of Lupron. I recently read that it is "thought" that the endometrial lining backs up, thus finding its way to other parts of the body (My bowels have been greatly affected). It has been my experience that the use of tampons dramatically slows my menstrual flow, causing clots to form, thus brief periods of no-flow followed by heavy flow. If tampons can contribute to blockages, I thought it might be possible that the use of tampons might also cause my system to get "backed up" as well. I am convinced this may very well be a contributing factor to my disease.

What truly bothers me the most at this time is that my complaints didn't register with my doctor, so I now find myself with a severe case of Endometriosis. I have opted for Lupron for the time being, but I so have newfound reservations after having read comments posted on this website.

Thank you,

-- A McGEE

At Wed, 26 Aug 1998, Lorianne wrote: > >While I don't think tampons, the product themselves, are a direct cause of >endo; I certainly do believe that those which have been chemically treated >do have dioxins and thus they contribute to worsening endo symptoms as well >as other health mischief. And it is very possible and even probable that >dioxins are one of the causes of abnormal health. I also believe >xenobiotics are a cause. Both dioxins and xenobiotics have shown documented >scientific suspicion during lab tests to cause tissue disruption including >embryonic and infant-adolescent development problems in other mammal models. >Both these substances bombard us from all sides. The best we can do is >limit our exposure to these substances by avoiding the use of tampons and >other products (sanitary pads & diapers) and even foods that contain dioxins >and xenobiotics. > >-----Original Message----- >From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net On Behalf Of Chandra A. Martin >Sent: Friday, August 21, 1998 8:37 AM >To: Multiple recipients of list >Subject: Tampons: A Cause of Endometriosis? > >Hi all, > >My husband asked me if it is possible for Tampons to be the cause of >Endo. I searched through all literature and books that I have around >the house and could not find anything to support this possible theory. >I wanted to ask everyone if you've heard that this could be a possible >cause. > >Let me know. > >Chandra >Manassas, VA >mrscmartin@hotmail.com

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