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Question

Can anyone explain to me why using a super absorbent/overnight pad on the lightest day of your period increases your risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS)?
Edit: When I did my daily log, telling eve that my period flow was light today, it gave me the little tidbit of info that wearing a super absorbent pad on your lightest day can increase your risk for TSS.

Answer

You can get tss from a lot of things. Pads included but it’s not super common. TSS is caused by bacteria overgrowth so basically anyone who doesn’t change their menstrual products regularly puts themselves at risk (ie leaving a tampon in for over 8 hours). Others who are at risk are those who have recently had surgery and don’t take precautions to prevent infection, burn victims, etc.

Answer

Tampon not pads

Answer

I have never heard of that with a pad. I have heard of that with a tampon though.

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