Are tampons hygienic?

Because tampons are a new product, many people are not clear about their use and contraindications, which leads to many new problems. However, sanitary napkins are too troublesome and may even cause menstrual blood to leak out, making them unsuitable for swimmers. However, many people who need to swim want to know whether tampons are hygienic when using them.

First, read the instructions carefully before use and insert the tampon according to the steps prompted; secondly, choose a tampon of appropriate specifications according to the amount of menstruation. The principle is to choose the smallest size that can fully absorb the menstrual blood. At the same time, pay attention to reasonable adjustments according to the changes in the amount of menstruation. When replacing it, if you find that the tampon is dry and difficult to pull out, switch to one with a smaller absorption capacity; thirdly, tampons and sanitary napkins should be used alternately during menstruation, and tampons should not be used during the non-menstrual period.

Considering that during menstruation, the endometrium is shed, menstrual blood is discharged, and the cervix opens, the last of the three barriers is destroyed, making it easy for bacteria to invade. In addition, menstrual blood is discharged from the vagina, which changes the environment inside the vagina and weakens the self-cleaning function. The possibility of infection is higher than usual. Tampons are internal, so make sure they are contaminated. Wash your hands before and after using a tampon. Contaminated tampons should not be used again. They should be replaced every 4-8 hours.

While there is no increased risk of infection when tampons are used correctly, there are still issues that require extra attention. In a study of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), researchers found that menstruating women, especially those who use tampons, are more susceptible to this rare but dangerous disease. At present, there is no confirmed relationship between tampons and TSS, but if you experience high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, skin erythema, muscle pain, dizziness, fainting and other symptoms while using tampons, you must consider the possibility of TSS. At this time, you should remove the tampon immediately, go to the hospital for treatment quickly, and explain to the doctor that you are menstruating and using a tampon.

Gynecological infections are prone to occur. Please use sanitary napkins without fragrances. If you are still allergic, you should consider using toilet paper and desensitizing sanitary napkins! Allergies should also be considered! From the perspective of the incidence of vaginal irritation and infection, the use of tampons and sanitary napkins during menstruation is the same. The normal physiological structure of the female reproductive system can form three barriers in the front and back, which can effectively prevent bacteria from invading the body. Tampons are placed in the vagina during menstruation, close to the body, and do not affect the protective effect of these three barriers on the body. At the same time, many studies have confirmed that the use of tampons during menstruation has no effect on the vaginal environment or bacterial species, which means that tampons will not affect the normal physiological changes of the female reproductive system during menstruation. However, if tampons are used incorrectly, they can cause macroscopic or microscopic mechanical damage to the vaginal or cervical mucosa.

To sum up, we have learned whether tampons are hygienic. We still need to buy qualified products. If the product is unqualified, there will be health risks. Before using it, we must read the instructions carefully and follow the steps.