WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2008: Re: GENERAL: Vaginal Discharge

Re: GENERAL: Vaginal Discharge - tampon use

From: ladybugsmommy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 10:03:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 5 Oct 2008, Tina W wrote: >
>I wondered about that but, specifically with my last period, I was
>changing my tampon at least ever hour to hour and a half. I tend to be
>able to feel when I need to change it from a feeling that the tampon has
>'dropped' but also I have a very heavy period to begin with. Always
>have. And I change to overnight pads at night. I've read horror
>stories about tampons being lost so I'm not comfortable sleeping with
>one, so I never have. I dont' even nap with one in.
>
>I have had feelings where the tampon felt like it stuck to me, and I'm
>wondering if some of the cotton came off, if that would cause this
>problem? Even just tiny pieces of it? Would douching take that off as a
>reason? I know a tampon left in will eventually produce a foul odor, but
>would just little pieces do the same?
>
>Also, I tend to use two brands because I can't find larger absorbencies
>in the other. I alternate between OB Gentle Glide and Tampax Pearl.
>
>At Sun, 5 Oct 2008, Hope Waltman wrote:
>>
>>Tina, You mentioned 'This year is the first year I have used tampons.' -
>>do you think it could be the tampon, brand of tampon, maybe something in
>>the tampon material, or how you are using them (changing time, etc.)?
>>
>>Ask The Expert Archives on Menstruation
>>
>>http://www.obgyn.net/young-woman/young-woman.asp?page=/yw/ate_archives_menstruation
>>
>>-Change your tampons at least every 4-8 hours or more often if
>>necessary.
>>-Choose the correct tampon absorbency. Use smaller sized tampons when
>>your flow is lighter. TSS occurs more often when super-absorbent
>>tampons are used. Don't use these unless your menstrual flow is
>>particularly heavy.
>>-Alternate between pad and tampon use. You might want to use pads at
>>night, and tampons in the daytime.
>>-Wash your hands before inserting or taking out your tampon.
>>-Don't use tampons to absorb anything other than your menstrual flow.
>>Only insert a tampon once menstrual blood is present.
>>
>>toxic shock syndrome
>>
>>http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/girls/tss.html
>>
>>Vaginal Discharge: Changes That May Be Signs of a Problem
>>
>>http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/reproductive/vaginal/194.printerview.html
>>
>>Best Regards, Hope Waltman, WHF Moderator
>>

I stopped using tampons and use an alternate method called the diva cup. http://www.divacup.com you can sterilize it between each mense. It doesn't cause TSS, won't get lost, and you can use it overnight..also, it's environmentaly friendly and won't plug your blumbing.

I reccomend it to anyone

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