Health Tip: Use Tampons Safely

Tampons — cylindrical devices used to stem a woman’s menstrual flow — are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as medical devices.

The FDA offers these tips for safe tampon use:

Follow all directions on the product’s label.
Wash hands before and after use.
Only use tampons during the menstrual period.
Change a tampon every 4-to-8 hours.
Use the lowest-absorbency tampon for your needs.
Beware of pain or any other unusual symptoms as a result of using a tampon. Toxic shock syndrome is a dangerous possible side effect of tampon use. It’s symptoms typically include sudden fever, vomiting, diarrhea, feeling faint, dizziness or a sunburn-like rash.

Source: HealthDay