5 Things Your Gyno Wants You To Take Seriously - Page 3
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Shannon Dawson
3. Don’t leave tampons in too long.
Life gets busy, but forgetting to remove a tampon can have some serious consequences. Aside from causing odor, irritation, or pelvic discomfort, it increases the (rare but real) risk of toxic shock syndrome, a potentially life-threatening infection.
Change your tampon every 4 to 8 hours, said Cara Hartle, an OB/GYN doctor with the Virginia Physicians For Women. Set a reminder on your phone if you tend to lose track of time. And never sleep with one in for more than the recommended hours, and opt for a pad or period underwear overnight instead.
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