What is toxic shock syndrome?

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& how can I prevent it?

I've only ever used pads before, but I want to try tampons.

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acute septicemia in women, typically caused by bacterial infection from a retained tampon or IUD.

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Look on the box some tampons are either 6 hours or 8 don't wear them any longer than the requested hours or if you feel like it's full

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Make sure you switch every time you pee. I've always slept with a tampon in but I know my schedule and when I would wake up.

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you can go into shock from wearing a tampon for 14+ hours. Tip to prevent it would just to take out a tampon every 4-8 hours and don't sleep with one in!

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What is toxic shock syndrome?

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