–TSS has happened in less than 2 hours of usingregularabsorbency tampons. Just ask Lisa Elifritz, who lost her daughter,Amy, at only 21 years old. Amy only used regular tampons and her family used to tease her about how often she would change them. I have also personally talked with ...
While concern about TSS has dropped considerably, a resurgence of cases in the early 2000s alarmed some researchers, who confirmed an increase in the incidence of toxic shock syndrome across the US. TSS is a rare disease; some scientists estimate that only 3-4 people per 100,000 are diagno...
Caroline Praderio
5. There are thousands of reported cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) with tampons each year. To date, there has only been one case associated with menstrual cup usage. In terms of this illness, you are far less likely to get it when using a menstrual cup....
Before we go into the ins and outs of using the two types of tampons, have you thought about these questions? Do you know what absorbency level you need? Using one that has a higher level of absorbency than you need can not only be uncomfortable, but can increase the risk of TSS. We...
4-8 hours. Menstrual blood naturally contains a certain amount of “bad” bacteria; normally, it’s shed from the body right away. If menstrual blood stays within the vagina for too long, it may start to release higher quantities of toxins. These toxins can causeToxic Shock Syndrome(TSS)....
but superabsorbent tampons are an additional risk factor (as are diaphragms and sponges to a lesser extent). TSS can lead to renal failure, respiratory failure, coagulation disorders, and even death in 5–15% of cases. However, treatments are available, and the prognosis for recovery is good,...
Menstrual cups are considered very safe6when it comes to Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). TSS is avery rarecondition caused by bacterial overgrowth. Because menstrual cups are non-absorbent, your risk of TSS is even lower with a menstrual cup than with tampons. To reduce the risk of any infection...