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Does using tampons, increase my chance of sepsis?
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Yes: Particularly from a nasty bacterium called staphylococcus.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Safe use: Change what you use frequently: change your tampon every 4-6 hours & don't use overnight. Change your napkin twice a day. Avoid super-absorbent tampons. Use the right tampon size (if you have to force the tampon inside you, it could scratch your vagina and let in toxins). Wash your hands. A lot. Toxic shock syndrome germs travel via your hands, so rub-a-dub-dub.
Answered 9/30/2020
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