A Word Of Caution For Tampon Users

In the early 1980s toxic shock syndrome cases were 10 per 100,000 women, but dropped later in the decade when the highest absorbency tampons were // taken off the market. The number of cases are once again climbing putting the latest toxic shock syndrome statistics at 5 per 100,000 women. Toxic ...

Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids

...a new study has found. Fever, rash and low blood pressure are among the signs of toxic shock syndrome, widely regarded as a disease associated with tampon use and menstruation, according to background information in the study. "Although not as publicized, numerous other risk factors have been establis...

GladRags Introduces the Moon Cup - An Environmentally-Sound and Safe Alternative to Disposable Feminine Hygiene Products!

...., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- GladRags, a leading manufacturer of alternative menstrual products, is pleased to announce the Moon Cup. The Moon Cup is a tampon alternative made from medical-grade silicone that is designed to "catch" the menstrual flow rather than absorbing it. Worn internally similar to a tam...

Budding Footballers at Risk from Blood Infection

...isters caused by football boots // . According to the British Medical Journal most cases of toxic shock syndrome in the UK have been attributed to tampon use. The condition is rare in children. However if misdiagnosed or left untreated, liver and kidney damage can result with fatal results. The synd...

Tampon in Medical Dictionary

Toxic Shock Syndrome

...iew: Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a toxin-mediated multisystem disease ... Toxic - shock syndrome in menstruating women: association with tampon use and ... As the name suggests, Toxic Shock Syndrome is a problem in which your ... Let's now like at the various symptoms of Toxic Sho...

Cervical erosion

...DE ... Cervical erosion may be caused by trauma (through intercourse, tampon insertion, ... #Description ... Cervical erosion may be caused by trauma (through intercourse, tampon insertion, ... Cervical erosion usually heals on its own. Treatment, if...