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A member asked:

Wearing tampons for excessive vaginal discharge, with no infection. seeing gynecologist next month. am i at risk of tss even if changing regularly?

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Risk minimal: It is my understanding that the companies manufacturing these have changed their composition so as to minimize the risks of developing TSS.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 6/13/2014

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