Do not handle the tampon more than you need to. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after inserting the tampon. Be gentle when inserting and removing tampons. Avoid applicator tampons, as the applicator may scrape the vaginal walls. Use pads sanitary napkins instead of tampons overnight.
Maintain personal hygiene during your period. Do not wear tampons when you do not have your period. Consider using pads or panty liners during the last day or so of your period when your flow is light. Use a lubricating jelly when inserting tampons in the last day or so of your period when your flow is light.
There are no clinical trials supporting the use of menstrual cups to reduce the risk of TSS. Where to get help In an emergency, always call an ambulance by dialling triple zero Your doctor Emergency department of your nearest hospital Things to remember Toxic shock syndrome TSS is a rare and potentially life-threatening illness that is thought to be caused by infection with certain types of bacteria. Women who have their period are menstruating are most at risk of getting TSS, as it is thought to be associated with tampon use.
Suggestions for reducing the risk of TSS include changing tampons regularly and using pads instead of tampons overnight. More information here. Give feedback about this page. Was this page helpful? Yes No. View all infections. Related information. From other websites MedlinePlus.
Toxic shock syndrome TSS is a rare but life-threatening condition caused by bacteria getting into the body and releasing harmful toxins. It's often associated with tampon use in young women, but it can affect anyone of any age — including men and children. TSS gets worse very quickly and can be fatal if not treated promptly. But if it's diagnosed and treated early, most people make a full recovery.
Sometimes you may also have a wound on your skin where the bacteria got into your body, but it may not look infected. While these symptoms could be due to a different condition, it's important to contact your GP, a local out-of-hours service, or NHS as soon as possible if you have a combination of these symptoms.
Between menstrual periods, store tampons away from heat and moisture, where bacteria can grow for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet. Clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible.
Call your doctor if a wound gets red, swollen, or tender, or if a fever begins. Symptoms of toxic shock syndrome come on suddenly. Call your doctor right away if you get a sudden high fever, feel faint, or have any other signs of TSS.
Reviewed by: Marcella A. Escoto, DO. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What Causes Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome is caused by two types of bacteria : Staphylococcus aureus often called staph Streptococcus pyogenes often called strep Most cases are related to staph bacteria.
Who Gets Toxic Shock Syndrome? Toxic shock syndrome also can affect someone with any type of staph infection, including: pneumonia an abscess a skin infection an infected wound the blood infection septicemia the bone infection osteomyelitis What Problems Can Happen?
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