Will tampons generally damage the hymen?

Tampons are a type of built-in menstrual blood-absorbing product. Tampons are now sold in some supermarkets and stores. Tampons are easy to use and built-in, which brings convenience to many people. However, some unmarried female friends are worried that using tampons will damage their hymen. So, will tampons damage the hymen?

Of course, unmarried women can use tampons. Because the hymen is a ring-shaped tissue with a hole in the center that allows menstrual blood to flow out of the body. The size of the hole varies from person to person, and the general diameter is 2.5 cm. There are many types of tampons for internal use. You can choose a smaller ordinary tampon, which has a diameter of only 1.32 cm, which is more than enough to pass through the hole in the hymen without damaging the hymen.

The diameter of the cervical opening is 0.1 to 0.2 cm, while the diameter of a tampon is 1.32 to 1.42 cm. It is impossible for it to pass through the cervical opening and enter the uterus, let alone enter the abdominal cavity from the uterus. Since the pull string of the tampon is tightly sewn from the top to the tail end, when the tampon is soaked with menstrual blood and becomes moist, it is not difficult to remove it by gently pulling the tail of the string.

However, when using tampons, you must pay attention to the cleanliness of your hands and vulva. Wash your hands carefully before inserting the tampon into the vagina. Do not touch the catheter and tampon that enter the vagina to avoid bringing bacteria into the vagina. The time to change the tampon depends on the amount of menstrual blood. It is usually changed every 2 to 4 hours and must be removed within 8 hours. Because the tampon stays in the vagina for too long, it may cause unnecessary trouble and cause pelvic infection.

Will tampons damage the hymen? The above content is the answer to this question. In fact, for unmarried female friends, as long as tampons are used correctly, the hymen will generally not be damaged, and correct use will not affect the health of the body. I hope the above content can help more female friends.