How to Prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome
Change your menstrual product frequently., Use the correct type of tampon for your flow, and size., Use contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods properly and change them frequently., Clean your hands!, Consider other menstrual...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Change your menstrual product frequently.
If you're using a tampon, make sure to change it every 4-6 hours and never leave it in over-night.
If you're using a pad, change it twice a day and once for the night-time. -
Step 2: Use the correct type of tampon for your flow
Do not use a tampon that will not be fully saturated upon removal, or which you have to force inside you.
Tampons may rub the vaginal walls and cause tiny scratches, which allow toxins to enter the membranes. , Make sure they are properly and thoroughly clean before each use. , Despite common beliefs, TSS is not only caused by feminine products, but by the bacteria being able to travel on hands, so make sure you always wash your hands. , These include menstrual cups and sea sponges. , -
Step 3: and size.
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Step 4: Use contraceptive sponge and diaphragm birth control methods properly and change them frequently.
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Step 5: Clean your hands!
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Step 6: Consider other menstrual products that are not associated with risk of TSS.
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Step 7: Watch for another type of toxic shock syndrome called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (or STSS) is caused by the streptococcus bacteria entering the body through injured skin
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Step 8: such as such as cuts and scrapes
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Step 9: surgical wounds
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Step 10: and even chickenpox blisters.
Detailed Guide
If you're using a tampon, make sure to change it every 4-6 hours and never leave it in over-night.
If you're using a pad, change it twice a day and once for the night-time.
Do not use a tampon that will not be fully saturated upon removal, or which you have to force inside you.
Tampons may rub the vaginal walls and cause tiny scratches, which allow toxins to enter the membranes. , Make sure they are properly and thoroughly clean before each use. , Despite common beliefs, TSS is not only caused by feminine products, but by the bacteria being able to travel on hands, so make sure you always wash your hands. , These include menstrual cups and sea sponges. ,
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