Hygiene Products: the woman's risk?

Despite the fact that the feminine hygiene products - tampons and pads - are not used for decades, of them are still arguing. Research, in turn, argue that women's health, these funds can really affect ...

Gynecological swabs harmful. Or so no?

Many women believe that tampons harmful . And here's why.

Tampons impede the normal output levels.   In fact, there are many medical data confirmed clinical validation, which say that it is not. When the pad is fully saturated with the moisture begins to flow through it or around its exterior.

Tampons adversely affect the bacterial flora of the vagina and trigger the development of cervical erosion.   Studies show that the introduction of the tampon (Especially if it is - a high degree of absorbency), microcracks may arise in the vaginal mucosa, thus opening access to bacteria and toxins. However, the correct   the use of tampons   and observance of hygienic rules ensure the safety of health.

That's what you need to remember:

- You can not use tampons to absorb normal vaginal discharge - only strictly in the critical days!

- the use of tampons It should be banned at spotting during pregnancy;

- In any case, do not leave a tampon into the vagina for more than 4-6 hours;

- the introduction of the tampon Pay attention to your feelings, do not use a tampon with higher absorbency than is necessary, especially if at the same time you feel discomfort or tampon is difficult to remove;

- the use of tampons   It makes life easier, but they should not be used continuously. It is best to alternate with strips. Many gynecologists believe that you should not use tampons during sleep - it gives the opportunity to heal microcracks;

- Do not use tampons during the treatment of vaginal infections, as well as diseases of the urogenital system such as the adnexitis, endometritis, vulvovaginitis.

Do not use tampons after pregnancy . According to doctors, this rule can be applied very individual. Pregnancy and childbirth can affect the intensity of menstrual bleeding, and the only gynecologist can determine whether the woman is ready to sexual life and if she used a vaginal agents, including tampons.

Because of tampons, the woman may be toxic shock syndrome.   Such complications like toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is extremely rare. Moreover, it may not only women but also men and children. Provoked his outburst bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, pyogenic streptococci and Clostridium, which in small quantities are found in any healthy body. In women during the menstrual cycle can actually occur TSS. But tampons nothing to do with. Susceptibility to Staphylococcus aureus depends on the phase of the menstrual cycle and the state of the immune system, doctors each time carefully studying the specific situation of the disease.

The tampon can break away from the cord and penetrate deep into the uterus.   In fact, the size of the holes of the cervix - about a pin head. Thus, the "slip" into the uterus of the tampon can not. If the swab from the lanyard pulled away, and he was inside, then you need to enter the vagina your fingers and pull the tampon out. And if it does not work, then - immediately turn to the gynecologist

With medical tampons can be treated with inflammation.   Numerous experiments have shown that the so-called "health" swabs soaked in herbal infusions do not have therapeutic effects in the so their gynecological diseases as cervical erosion, inflammation of the appendages, the omission of the genitals.

Sanitary pads cause thrush?

On the subject of safety pads for women's health written many medical works. Some time ago, it was thought that women who use panty liners, pick up more risk vaginal candidiasis, or thrush.

Experts have found that some women with chronic candidiasis, thrush really disappears after giving up wearing pads. But at the same time, many women who use panty liners for years, thrush does not happen at all.

According to gynecologists, chronic yeast infection develops in women with certain features of the immune system. She relapses depend on individual response to the pathogen. And some women do sanitary pads cause thrush . But most women still do not have a similar sensitivity.

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