Tampon Use: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Tampon Use

We present a case of recurrent MTSS initially associated with tampon use that continued to recur when tampons were discontinued, which was successfully treated with rifampicin [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Prevention tips for toxic shock syndrome: Use a low-absorbency tampon. Use tampons for the shortest period of time and switch to a pad at night. Practice good hygiene. [today.com]

use. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Vaginospasm

Inability to use tampons. Inability to achieve orgasm (anorgasmia). [patient.info]

Tampon use? [womentc.com]

This condition sometimes begins when women are in their teens or early twenties, when they first attempt to use a tampon or have sexual intercourse. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Dilatation and Curettage

Patients should avoid sexual intercourse, douching, and tampon use for at least two weeks to prevent infection while the cervix is closing and to allow the endometrium to [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Patients should avoid intercourse, douching, and tampon use not less than fourteen days to avoid infection as the cervix is closing and also to permit the endometrium to heal [laparoscopyhospital.com]

Cytolytic Vaginosis

In many women using tampons, the vaginal pH can be sufficiently raised merely by discontinuing tampon use and thus restoring menstrual flow. [prognosisapp.com]

This use should be limited to 1 or 2 hours. Instead of tampons, she should use nondeodorant sanitary pads. [nursing.advanceweb.com]

Discontinuation of tampon use is important, as the resulting menstrual flow will help increase the vaginal pH. [prognosisapp.com]

Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

When using tampons, women are advised to: Wash their hands thoroughly before inserting a tampon Use the lowest absorbency tampons for their period flow Change tampons at least [medicalnewstoday.com]

You can lower your risk for menstrual toxic shock syndrome by: Avoiding highly absorbent tampons Changing tampons frequently (at least every 8 hours) Only using tampons once [medlineplus.gov]

[…] when using a tampon at night, insert a fresh tampon before going to bed and remove it on waking remove a tampon at the end of your period when using female barrier contraception [nhs.uk]

Imperforate Hymen

The hole at the center of the hymen gradually widens with age, as sex, tampon use, and physical activity cause the tissue to naturally stretch. [fertilitysmarts.com]

Other differences in hymenal anatomy, including microperforate hymen and septate hymen, can also result in difficulty with periods or tampon use. [texaschildrens.org]

I am unable to use tampons whatsoever. I have tried using slim ones, lubricant, and/or when sexually aroused (obgyn recommended this). [goaskalice.columbia.edu]

Vaginismus

Inability to use tampons. Inability to achieve orgasm (anorgasmia). [patient.info]

If you have had pain or difficulty with intercourse or with tampon use, don’t suffer in silence! [sydneypelvicclinic.com.au]

Primary vaginismus means that there has always been pain/ tightness with anything in the vagina (such as first tampon use, first sexual intercourse). [issvd.org]

Vaginitis

[…] feminine hygiene products – such as sprays, deodorants or powders use pads rather than tampons if you're using intravaginal creams or pessaries to treat an infection – tampons [nhs.uk]

And be sure to remove the last tampon you use. Use a condom during sex. Limit your number of sex partners. References Other Works Consulted Eckert LO, Lentz GM (2012). [northshore.org]

[…] spraying water inside your vagina) – it may make your vaginitis symptoms worse by removing the healthy bacteria that line the vagina and help keep it free from infection not use [nhs.uk]

Staphylococcal Infection

use, especially when tampons are not changed frequently) in menstruating women can be reduced by: Changing tampons every 4 to 8 hours Using low-absorbency tampons Alternating [onhealth.com]

While TSS is typically associated with tampon use, it’s possible for women to get it via menstrual sponges, diaphragms and cervical caps that have been inserted in the vagina [articles.mercola.com]

tampons, and alternating sanitary pad and tampon use. [medicinenet.com]

Retroverted Uterus

Rare symptoms associated with a retroverted uterus include: lower back pain increased number of urinary tract infections incontinence pain while using tampons fertility difficulties [womens-health.co.uk]

After a lifetime of extremely painful, heavy periods and then for the last 7 years a diagnosis of erosive Vulval/Vaginal Lichen Planus; using Tampons, literally, were a pain [mooncup.co.uk]

No matter which type I used they’d irritate and inflame an already irritated/inflamed sensitive area :o( I’d tried a return to pads but with heavy periods and nighttime leaks [mooncup.co.uk]

Foreign Body in the Vagina

Adolescent women may use tampons once their period begins. Occasionally, these tampons are forgotten and may not be removed for days. [webmd.com]

Adolescent women may use tampons once their menses begin. Occasionally, these tampons are forgotten and may not be removed for days. [vulvarcare.wordpress.com]

Some objects are designed for use in a woman's vagina. These include tampons, vaginal suppositories, and medications delivered through the vagina. [emedicinehealth.com]

Vulvar Dystrophy

Don’t use perfumed laundry detergent or fabric softener. Don’t use tampons. Use unscented white toilet paper. Avoid using spermicides. [summitmedicalgroup.com]

Cervicitis

And, speaking of tampons, using them correctly by following the manufacturer’s guidelines can help ensure that the any irritation risk is minimized. [goaskalice.columbia.edu]

Instead of tampons, use menstrual pads. You should also avoid scented soaps, sprays, or lotions as well as constricting underwear made of synthetic fabrics. [verywellhealth.com]

Irritation, due to the insertion of a device, such as a cervical cap or tampon Use of chemicals (allergic reactions) Iatrogenic cause including recent surgeries and radiation [dovemed.com]

Menorrhagia

The woman who suffers from it needs to constantly change the pads or tampons she’s using. [steptohealth.com]

• Record the number of pads or tampons you have used so that your doctor can determine the amount of bleeding. [healthhub.sg]

Clinicians may ask the teen to track their bleeding and nonbleeding days, how heavy the menstrual flow was during each day, and how many pads or tampons were used. [chop.edu]

Cystitis

using a diaphragm or not wiping front to back when using the toilet Damage or irritation of the urethra which can be caused by sex, perfumed soap or talcum powder and kidney [brook.org.uk]

Risk factors include: Tampon use: When inserting a tampon, there is a slight risk of bacteria entering via the urethra. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Not emptying your bladder properly (this often happens during pregnancy) Bacteria being transferred from the anus to the urethra which can happen during sex, inserting tampons [brook.org.uk]

Enterovaginal Fistula

Drainage is immediately diverted from tissue, unlike with tampon or pad use, which involves longer contact periods with caustic fluids. [unboundmedicine.com]

We report the use of a reusable menstrual silicone vaginal cup placed to divert and contain drainage. The menstrual cup provided significant symptom relief. [journals.lww.com]

INSTRUMENT: We report the use of a reusable menstrual silicone vaginal cup placed to divert and contain drainage. [ingentaconnect.com]

Uterus Didelphus

Taylor also said that tampons "would fall straight out" when she tried to use them and noted that sex was "very painful". [bustle.com]

However, they may notice that tampons don’t seem to work well since they’re probably only using them in one vagina. [womenshealthmag.com]

(It can be difficult to detect without this, reports Women's Health, as tampon use and sexual intercourse can force one vagina to become "dominant".) [bustle.com]

Diabetic Vulvitis

Donâ€™t use tampons. Use unscented white toilet paper. [hhma.org]

The patient's last normal menstrual period finished 4 days before presentation, and there was no history of tampon use or of a foreign body in the vagina. [academic.oup.com]

Usual symptoms include pain, soreness, burning, and a feeling of rawness that is aggravated by stress, exercise, tight clothing, coitus, and tampon use. [www1.cgmh.org.tw]

Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

[…] in women using highly absorbent tampons, using tampons for more days of their cycle, and keeping a single tampon in place for a longer period of time. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Sex STSS most commonly occurs in women, usually those who are using tampons. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Recurrent menstrual toxic shock syndrome despite discontinuation of tampon use: is menstrual toxic shock syndrome really caused by tampons?. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Vulvar Vestibulitis

Irritation and burning can persist for hours or days after sexual activity, and many patients also report localized pain from tampon use, finger insertion, gynecological examinations [digitalscholarship.unlv.edu]

Use a mild soap. Don’t use scented pads or tampons. Don’t wear tight clothes. Wear clothes that breathe, such as cotton. [webmd.com]

The pain may occur when the area is touched, when a tampon is used, during sex, during a pelvic exam, when tight clothes are worn, or even when sitting for a long time. [btb.termiumplus.gc.ca]

Uremic Pericarditis

[Article in German] PMID: 4410570 [Proceedings: Pericarditis uremica, management of tamponated effusions using a percutaneously inserted indwelling pericardial catheter] [ [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Staphylococcal Toxemia

Experts are not sure why tampon use sometimes leads to the condition. Some believe that a tampon left in place for a long period of time attracts bacteria. [healthline.com]

If you use tampons, read the labels and use the lowest absorbency tampon you can. Change tampons frequently, at least every four to eight hours. [mayoclinic.org]

Toxic shock syndrome can occur when women use tampons, especially "super-absorbent" ones. [medbroadcast.com]

Vulvodynia

Irritation and burning can persist for hours or days after sexual activity, and many patients also report localized pain from tampon use, finger insertion, gynecological examinations [doi.org]

Others, however, will feel pain only when there is pressure to the vaginal opening, which can occur with sex, tampon use, tight clothing, or physical activity such as bicycle [dartmouth-hitchcock.org]

Vaginal Candidiasis

Don’t use tampons when using a vaginal suppository. Tampons can absorb some of the medication. This can prevent the suppository from working well. [healthline.com]

Use pads instead of tampons while you are using nonprescription vaginal medicines. [healthy.kaiserpermanente.org]

Use 100% cotton menstrual pads and tampons. Use a water-based lubricant if needed during intercourse. [emedihealth.com]

Chronic Cervicitis

And, speaking of tampons, using them correctly by following the manufacturer’s guidelines can help ensure that the any irritation risk is minimized. [goaskalice.columbia.edu]

Irritation, due to the insertion of a device, such as a cervical cap or tampon Use of chemicals (allergic reactions) Iatrogenic cause including recent surgeries and radiation [dovemed.com]

Nystatin course overlapped with period (sept 11-18), was careful to use pads - used tampons 3x, kept in for no more than 4 hours. 3 days post period experienced some vaginal [womens-health.com]

Vulvovaginal Disorder

use, or speculum examinations. [issm.info]

Although TSS may be associated with conditions unrelated to tampon use, the environment of the vagina during menstruation favours the growth and colonisation of tampons by [bpac.org.nz]

tampons when possible – constant contact with a pad can cause more irritation. [massgeneral.org]

Vaginal Disease

Use a panty liner or pad to absorb the medicine if needed. Do not use a tampon. 3. Have your partner use a condom during treatment of your infection. 4. [sworcare.com]

or using an instrument in the vagina medically or for masturbation). [ourbodiesourselves.org]

Use on the Vaginal Microbiota Completed NCT03346759 Phase 4 15 Recovery Following Desflurane Versus Sevoflurane for Outpatient Urologic Surgery in Elderly Females Completed [malacards.org]

Menstruation

Don't use tampons between periods. [web.archive.org]

You suddenly get a fever and feel sick after using tampons. At what age do girls start their period? When do they stop? What age do girls in the US begin their period? [medicinenet.com]

You suddenly get a fever and feel sick after using tampons. What age do girls in the U.S. begin their period? [medicinenet.com]

Atrophic Vaginitis

If you are still having periods, use unscented sanitary pads instead of tampons. Don’t use spermicidal foams, gels, or creams if they irritate your vagina. [summitmedicalgroup.com]

Limit using a perfumed shower gels and bubble baths Avoid using scented tampons/maxi-pads. Do not use vaginal douches unless advised to do so by your doctor. [wgurology.com]

Bacterial Vaginosis

Use unscented tampons or pads. Wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear. Avoid wearing pantyhose. Wipe from front to back after you use the bathroom. [medlineplus.gov]

If you use a vaginal medicine, do not use tampons or douche during the treatment (as it will absorb the vaginal medication and make it less effective). [youngwomenshealth.org]

DO NOT use tampons or have sex 24 hours before you see your provider. You will be asked to lie on your back with your feet in stirrups. [medlineplus.gov]