Tamponss??
1. i absolutely HATE pads!! they make me feel sooo gross!! ive been having a period since april of 2006.. how exactly do i ask my mom to let me start using tampons? i know how to insert them.. i never have but im 100% sure that i know how.. i guess it just comes natural =))
2. how long do you leave it in there? and is it hard to get out?
3. if you pull hard enough and it wont come out.. can the string come off of it so that only the tampon is in there? if so.. what can i do to get it out?
4. what exactly is TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome).. how likley is it to get? what are the syptoms? how do you know if you have it? what causes it?
5. Can i flush them down the toilet?
6. Do they hurt?
thankkss soo muchhhh!
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Answers:
1.ME TOO! its gros syou can like feel it gushing out..yeah its groooss.and talking to your mom is the only thing that worked fo rme.i used to take hers but then she stopped using tmapns (lucky me) so i had to ask for some. also you can go to any tampon website and get free trials, because it comes with a 1.00$ off coupon, so you can just hand it to her and ask her to buy that one.trus tme, it works.
2.it depends, but the higher obsorbensy, the less time it should spend up there.usually 8 hours is maz, 2 is min. it's hard to get it out only if it's drym because it sticks to the walls of ur vajayjay and it hurts.otherwise it somes out.it doesn't really hurt it just sorta feels wierd.nothing to be scared of though.
3.everyone is always asking that before they use it.ahem.well the string is really hard to come out because the string is like the spine of the tampon, so really the cotton would have to come off the string, which again would be kind of hard. it's a one in a million thing, BUT if it DOES happen, you just go to the doc and he takes it out.dont worry about it though, its not going to come out.you'll see why its impossible once you start using them.
4.TSS is just when you leave it up there too long and bacteria starts to grow with the blood.to decrease your chances of this, don't sleep with it in and don't leave it in longer then 8 hours.you will know if you get it because it will hurt, not to mention wierd discharge, so you'll know.it is a deadly desease htough, so always change the tampon.
5.yes you can flush it down the toilet.there are some wierdos who don't, but thats just grooos.
6. again, it's not a hurt (unless its really dry, like if your period stopped an dyou put it in anyways, thats'll hurt when you take it out) it's more just a wierd feeling.it's not like AGONY at all.don't be scared.
you're welcome,i really hope i helped.whatever you do don't think of the string falling out, or some silly stuff like that.
good luck!
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Maybe you should ask the school nurse.My hell! Your period has been going on since April of 2006? You should be dead by now. You've got to get to an emergency room ASAP and be checked out. Generally your period should only last 6-7 days NOT NINE MONTHS!!!
talk to your mother..thats what they are for...
I feel weird when I think about this?
1. Just ask her. She'll probably understand.2. You shouldn't leave them in any longer than 8 hours. No, they are not hard to get out.
3. That's very unlikely, the tampon generally glides out really easily. You just have to relax your vagina muscles, and it's easy.
4. I'm not quite sure about that...but it's not very likely. Just be sure to take the tampon out after 8 hours and you'll be fine.
5. Yes, but not the applicators.
6. Not if you put them in right. If you can feel them, they aren't in properly.
I hate pads too, the only time I wear them is at night when I sleep. Just tell your mom that you hate pads, and that you would like to try tampons. She shouldn't have a problem with it, it's your body. You should not leave your tampon in for more then 4-6 hours. I always change mine every 4 hours to avoid infection. They are not hard to get out, you just have to be relaxed, if you are tense then it will be uncomfortable and harder to take out. You should not have any problems with the string coming off, it doesn't happen often, and it has never happened to me or anyone I know. If it does get stuck, just simply stick your fingers in there and get it out, since it can't go too far. If you can't, get to a doctor right away. TSS is from leaving the tampon in too long usually, just make sure you don't leave it in for more then about 6 hours and you will be fine. TSS isn't very likely. You can flush tampons down the toilet, or wrap them up and throw them away, but I always flush them, its easier. Make sure you throw the applicator away though, you don't wanna flush that. Last but not least, tampons do not/should not hurt at all. The first time you use one it may be a little uncomfortable but you just have to be relaxed, it may take a little while to get used to them, but it is definitly worth it. If it hurts you, then take it out and try a new one, you may have not put it in far enough. Goodluck :)
1. Just ask her and tell her what you just wrote on here. She is a woman, so she should understand.
2. You change it when you go to the bathroom ~ you don't "have" to leave it in for any specific time. However, if you leave it in too long (more than 8 hours) it could cause TSS.
3. They are not hard to get out at all. If the string comes off (which cannot really happen since the string goes all the way up inside the tampon), just reach in and pull it out.
4. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, often life-threatening illness that develops suddenly after an infection and can rapidly affect several different organ systems, including the lungs, kidneys, and liver.
http://www.webmd.com/hw/womens_condition...
5. Do not flush them down the toilet, they can clog it or cause problems with your septic tank.
6. They don't hurt, if you put one in and it hurts, it is not in properly. When properly inserted, you cannot feel them at all.
Is there a doctor in the house?
First tell your momHey i hate pads. take me to the store to get some tampons
don't leave a tampon in for more than 8 hours there is a string on each tampon and you gently pull on it and it slides right out
the string shouldn't come off but if it does just grab it out of your vagina. i know it sounds weird but you should be able to get it out with at least two fingers
each box of tampons that you get comes with a pamphlet in it to tell you all about tampons: TSS, inserting and and removing
You can flush them but it isn't recommended just put them in the wrapper you took the new one out of or wrap it in toilet paper
No if they hurt try inserting a new one
if it continues to hurt don't wear them and consult your doctor
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Complete directions come with the tampons when you buy them.1. You just let her know that you feel ready to start using them, there's no trick to asking her, just ask!
2. I change mine every time I use the bathroom, more often if you don't drink enough water and therefore don't go very often (but then you should be drinking more water!) Wear a panty liner with them just in case you leave it in too long, you'll figure out how long is just right for you.
3. They're only a little hard to get out if it's not in there long enough to absorb some moisture, but the string will never break off, don't worry about that!
4. TSS can be caused by leaving them in too long or using them when you are not menstruating, read the entire pamphlet that comes with your box of tampons, it's all the info you need.
5. You can flush them, but put the applicator back in the wrapper and put it in the wastebasket or sanitary bin (they don't flush well)
6. They don't hurt, you can't feel them. If you feel pain then stop using them and talk to your doctor.
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You need to be honest with your mum. If your mature enough to use tampons then you should be mature enough to talk to your mum about it.You change them about 3 times a day. you should feel when it needs to be changed.
You shouldn't have to pull to hard for it to come out and the string is pretty firmly attached. Start with the smallest tampon on the market so it fits properly.
You should research toxic shock on the Internet for a more accurate explanation but is very rare.
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infecti...
You can flush them down the toilet but it's said best if you wrap them in newspaper and dispose of them in the rubbish bin.
They may hurt the first few times you use them. Especially if your not relaxed. I wasn't ready the first time I tried them and it did hurt a bit. My mum was amazing and I truly couldn't have done it without her.
Talk to yours. She's been waiting for you to come to her with this.
Good luck.
1. Just tell her you want to try tampons.
3. You have to go to the doctor and they will get it out.
4. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods. In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.
The symptoms of TSS include sudden high fever, a faint feeling, watery diarrhea, headache, and muscle aches. If your child has these symptoms, it's important to call your child's doctor right away.
There are steps you can take to prevent TSS. Hand washing can play an important role in guarding against TSS. And if your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should understand what precautions she can take to prevent this infection.
What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
There are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular type of tampons, which has since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high-absorbency tampons provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive.
Although TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis.
A related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection (strep throat).
Symptoms
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome from staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius]), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). After that, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS)
Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome can happen following a streptococcus infection in the body, most often a skin infection or an infected wound. Within 48 hours of infection, the person's blood pressure drops dangerously low, and he or she may have fever, dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and a weak and rapid pulse. The skin may be pale, cool, and moist, and there may be a blotchy rash that sometimes peels. The area around an infected wound can become swollen, red, and have areas of severely damaged or dying flesh. The liver and kidneys may begin to fail, and bleeding problems may develop.
Prevention
The bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome can be carried on unwashed hands and prompt an infection anywhere on the body. So hand washing is extremely important.
Females can reduce their risk of TSS by either avoiding tampons or alternating them with sanitary napkins. If a girl uses only tampons, it's important to choose tampons with the lowest absorbency that will handle her menstrual flow and to change the tampons frequently. Between menstrual periods, it's a good idea to store tampons away from heat and moisture (where bacteria can grow) - for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet.
Because staphylococcus bacteria are often carried on dirty hands, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after inserting a tampon. If your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should know about taking these precautions. Any female who has recovered from TSS should check with her doctor before using tampons again.
The best defense against STSS is to clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible. Call your doctor immediately whenever a wound becomes red, swollen, or tender, or if a fever begins. Although STSS almost never follows strep throat, it's wise to check with your doctor whenever your child has a sore throat with fever, particularly if your child's condition is worsening despite medical treatment.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Doctors typically diagnose TSS and STSS by doing a physical exam and conducting blood tests that assess a child's liver and kidney function. In toxic shock syndrome, doctors may want to rule out conditions like measles or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can produce similar symptoms. A doctor may also take samples of fluid from an abscess, boil, or infected wound to look for a possible source of staphylococcus or streptococcus infection.
Doctors typically treat TSS with antibiotics. If there is a pocket of infection, like an abscess, a doctor also may need to drain the infected area. A child who has TSS is monitored for signs of shock until the condition has stabilized and seems to be improving. Steroids are also sometimes used to treat severe cases of TSS.
As with TSS, doctors typically treat STSS with antibiotics and give intravenous fluids and medications to maintain normal blood pressure. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove areas of dead skin and muscle around an infected wound.
When to Call Your Child's Doctor
Call your child's doctor immediately if your child has any of the following signs and symptoms:
Signs of shock: Go to the emergency department immediately or call an ambulance if your child has cold hands and feet; a pulse that is fast and weak; confusion or other mental changes; pale, moist skin; shortness of breath; abnormally fast breathing; or a strong feeling of anxiety or fear.
Signs of TSS: Look for fever; rash (especially a rash that looks like sunburn); nausea and vomiting; watery diarrhea; confusion or other mental changes; and decreased urination. If your daughter uses tampons, ask her to tell you immediately if she notices any unusual vaginal discharge, especially if it smells strange or bad. Most of the time that will be due to other causes, but no matter the cause, it still rates evaluation.
Signs of STSS: Look for the symptoms of shock listed above, plus a fever; blotchy rash; and an area of infected skin that is red, swollen, and painful.
Once you realize that something is wrong, it's important to get medical attention right away. The sooner your child gets treatment, the quicker the recovery will be.
Reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD
Date reviewed: June 2005
Originally reviewed by: Joel Klein, MD
5. Yes
6. No
1. I am guessing your mom knows that you have already started your period so the next time you are on your period casually bring up how you would like to try tampons. Chances are that she's used them so don't be embarrassed to ask!
2. It really depends on how heavy your period is so one day you may leave it in for 5 hrs and the next day 3. But you should NEVER leave it in longer than 8 hrs. Also learn about the diff. absorbency there are, they can help you decide which absorbency to use that day.
3. If your tampon doesn't come out easily when you pull on the string the first time you check it then its a safe bet that you can leave it in longer. But when it is absorbed fully it should easily come out.
4. TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome) is really rare but it can be fatal. It happens when your blood and other body fluids mix together and create a harmful bacteria that can make you really sick, thats why you should never leave one in overnight or over 8 hrs. Some symtoms can include a sudden fever like 102 degrees or over. Sudden dizziness or near fainting and a red rash. But as I said it is very rare.
5. I would recommend not flushing them because they can cause blockage in the toilet but you can flush a PLASTIC applicator.
6. When I was first starting out to use them it took time to get use to but that was because I was nervous and not putting it in right but I got used to it and now I can't imagine not using them! So relax and follow instructions that the box comes with and don't worry it may take a couple of tries to get it right and to get use to it. If it feels uncomfortable when you get it in chances are is that you didn't push it far enough in so take it out and try a new one.
Well I hope this may help you!
What does extreme fatigue, joint pain, and skin painful to the touch mean?
1. yea pads make me feel gross 2, just ask her she'll understand (if u give her a really good reason)2. u can leave it in from 4 to 8 hours, and if it has alot of blood in it, it is usually harder to get out cuz it gets bigger when it gets wet
3. the string will not break unless u dont relax and it is too big 4 u, and if that happens then you have to go and get it with ur fingers....fun
4. tss happens when you keep a tampon in 2 long, only a few people ever get it, but if you do u will probly not ever want to wear a tampon again, u will know when you have it cuz u will feel like throwing up and very dizzy
5. yea of corse u can flush them just dont flush the plastic of cardbourd, i put it back in the wrapper
6. they dont hurt but if its not far enough in then u might want to take it off then try again
GOOD LUCK!♥♥♥
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1) My mom let me use tampons once I was 18 (and I started when I was 13).2) I leave them in for 10 hours. So I can wear them over night and you can too. They are not hard to get out.
3) The only time I got a tampon stuck I masturbated until I was very wet. I was wet enough that I could stick three fingers inside without pain and my vagina walls were like rubber (very flexable). It was easy at this time for me to get the tampon out.
4) If you leave the tampon in for more than 15 hours then you are in danger of getting TSS. TSS is very rare and only some people can get it. Luckily, I haven't had it or was close to getting it.
5) Yes, you can flush a tampon.
6) They won't hurt if you put them in right. However, for me it hurt the first day I tried them. But, if you already know how to use them then that's great.
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1. A good parent will not let you use tampons simply because tampons are bad for your vaginal health, more so when you are younger.Tampons prevent your vaginas normal self-cleaning functions, give bacteria a place to multiply within the vagina, dry out vaginal walls causing splitting, leave fibres within the vagina and in the case of commercial tampons they introduce chemicals into the vagina. This is why commercial tampons are the most harmful out of over twenty different menstrual options, linked with vaginal infections, problem periods and TSS.
When you are younger you are at greater risk because you do not have the same antibodies as an adult to deal with infections, your mucosa (skin-like stuff making up the vaginal walls) is not developed fully so more delicate and prone to irritation and splitting.
More information:
http://www.spotsite.org
http://www.frontiernet.net/%7eruthb/tamp...
I would highly suggest you stick with pads or free-flow methods for the time being, the idea it is gross is all in your mind, but you may feel more comfortable with cloth pads as these allow air to get to your vulva so you don't feel so sweaty and it means it does not smell as bad. When you are better educated and want to use internal menstrual options you might want to look at safer more hygienic options such as menstrual cups or softcups.
I'm going to make an educated guess and say you have only tried commercial pads like Always, in which case yes they are gross as they make you all sweaty, if you try different pads like Lunapads - http://www.lunapads.com or Natracare - http://www.natracare.com - they will stop you from feeling so gross. If you still want to use something internal try a menstrual cup like Divacup - http://www.divacup.com - they can be left in for up to 12 hours without leaking or health risks, they are far more hygeinic than tampons as well as more comfortable, your mother can buy one far cheaper than what she'd be paying for tampons and there is a twelve month money back guarentee so if you don't like it you can send it back and your mother can have her money back.
Menstrual options;
Commercial tampons – e.g. Tampax
Organic tampons – e.g. Natracare
Sponge tampons – e.g. Jade & Pearl
Soft tampons – e.g. Gynotex
Homemade tampons
Padettes
Commercial pads – e.g. Always
Organic pads – e.g. Organic Essentials
Cloth pads – e.g. Gladrags
Pad belts – e.g. Ready's
Homemade pads
Padded panties – e.g. Lunapanties
Period blankets
Silicone bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Divacup
Rubber bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Keeper
Softcups – e.g. Instead
Diaphragms used as menstrual cups
Homemade menstrual cups
Free-flow
Free-flow layering
Free-flow instinctive
Extraction
2. If you are using tampons then you need to use the lowest possible absorbency for any given time in your period, tampons should be changed every 4 hours – if you find you need to change more than you can move to a higher absorbency, if you find you need to change less then use a lower absorbency or stop using tampons.
Removing a tampon just involves pulling on the string if you are using commercial or organic tampons, if using soft tampons, sponge tampons or homemade tampons you simply grab the bottom of the tampon and pull.
3. The string in commercial and organic tampons are woven into the tampons themselves so they cannot come out, the tampon will always come out you just need to push on the tampon and pull the string or tampon itself.
4. TSS is an illness that is caused when bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus that is present in genitals, nose, and skin, produces toxins that get into the blood causing blood poisoning – it is rare, but very serious and potentially fatal.
It is rare but not half as rare as people make out, the way in which they record TSS cases means only about half cases are officially recorded.
Your risk of TSS is greatly increased by using tampons, more so if you use commercial tampons – this is because they prevent your vagina from cleaning/protecting itself, give bacteria a place to multiply and advance how fast bacteria multiply inside your vagina. The risk of TSS is greater the longer you leave a tampon in your body, also greater if you use tampons that are high absorbency and if you use tampons when asleep or when not menstruating.
The initial symptoms are vomiting, dizziness, fainting, diarrhoea, a rash and high temperature, the symptoms after that can very greatly and are not at all pleasant – I know two people who have had TSS, it is really a horrible illness to contract.
TSS is NOT just something that happens when you leave a tampon in for too long, the risk is there all the time, just that the longer you leave a tampon in for the greater the risk becomes.
For more information;
http://www.toxicshock.com
http://www.tamponalert.org.uk
5. No – TAMPONS CANNOT BE FLUSHED – people flush tampons because they are lazy and don't want the trouble of disposing of them correctly, also because they do not realise the problems they cause.
Tampons are a big enough environmental problem as it is without flushing, tampons expand with fluid so when flushed down the toilet they expand blocking pipes, also many tampons make it through sewage treatment and into the sea.
It costs water authorities billions each year dealing with the problems things like flushed tampons cause, and flushed tampons pollutes our beaches.
For more information;
http://www.bagandbin.org
http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro
6. Tampons can hurt for a few reasons, first of all they are dry wads of material being inserted into a naturally moist and delicate area and so they can cause friction and irritation as well as vaginal splitting.
If your hymen is in tact tampons can break or stretch the hymen, the hymen breaking is not always painful, for some girls it can even be pleasurable.
Tampons when inserted can hurt because they expand which can add to bloating or expand into the cervix adding to or causing menstrual cramping.
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