My mom says that if i use tampons, i will get a disease. Is that true?

My mom says that if i use tampons i'll get a disease and i'll die. I can't even use them for when i swim so i was kicked off the swim team. I'm really mad at my mom for that and i've been having my periods for almost 5 years now and i'm only allowed to use pads. What should i say?My mom says that if i use tampons, i will get a disease. Is that true?
there is something you can get. Its called TSS or Toxic shock syndrome. You cannot get this just by regularly putting in a tampon. You only get this if you abuse using a tampon. For Example, If you put a tampon in for no reason, like just to put it in. Or you keep the same tampon in way too long, like for a few days. And even if you do that once you still probably wont get it. It is when you keep on abusing how and when to use a tampon and I dont even think you can die from it. You will probably get an infection down there or something a lot that line but it would have to be a VERY serious infection to even think that your gonna die. But your mom might only let you use pads because that is her belief. Some people just dont like the fact that you have something stuck in there. That is how my friend is and that is what she believes. Me on the otherhand, i Hate wearing pads and i think tampons are more comfortable. I used a tampon for my first period, and look Im still alive. :). But if you rally want to use a tampon and if you really want to be on the swim team. I hate to say it, but your mom really cant keep you from using a tampon.Its your body, and you know whats comfortable, so you do what you want. I hope this helps. I think thats what you should tell her,My mom says that if i use tampons, i will get a disease. Is that true?
There's a disease called toxic shock syndrome that killed some women a few years ago, using super absorbent tampons and leaving them in for a long time. Some of the material used in these super absorbent ones was suspected of encouraging bacteria growth and is no longer used, if I recall correctly. I don't think there are ';super'; ones nowadays either.


Check out the sites of tampon companies - tampax, kotex, etc. - they will have FAQs and health info. There's no danger using them as far as I know. Show your mom the facts you find on these sites. As long as you change them regularly there should be no problem. I think a majority of women use them at least some of the time. A lot of women use pads at night though, because of that toxic shock syndrome thing.
Tell your mother that TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome - the disease you can get from tampons) is exceedingly rare and almost impossible to get as long as you use regular absorbency tampons and change your tampons every three to six hours, depending on how heavy the flow. In 1997, there were only five confirmed cases of TSS in menstruating women in the United States.
My mom's the same way! Don't worry, I know other people who can't either. Typically, it's not even recommended by doctors. My Health teacher even said it can cause a disease (can't remember the name) because it's not always used properly. You don't want to risk anything, especially your ability to have a kid. It's something you put into your body (it's internal). Seriously, your body does not appreciate things that God didn't put there.


You don't want the health baggage that goes with it. :/ It's frustrating, I know! Future kids outta be thankful for the sacrifices we make ! :)
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a VERY rare disease that can be caused by leaving tampons in 2 long. it can cause death, but is extremely rare. ur mom is clearly worried about u, and is saying these things because she loves u. the symptoms of TSS are similar to thoses of flu. if u think u hav it, consult ur doctor immediatly. sorry 2 hear about ur swim team!





tell her u'd wud be very careful about leaving them in and research problems related with tampons on the internet and show it 2 her!





hope this helps nd good luck xoxoxoxoxox
Okay, my mother still, as an adult has the same concerns. If you are not careful, bacteria can grow in the moist, warm place that your tampon is keeping closed, and that can give you toxic shock syndrome. You can get that by not changing your tampon every 4-6 hours and keeping yourself clean.





:) Just be responsible!
You can get TSS. That stands for toxic shock syndrome. If you leave in your tampon longer then it is recomended for you can get this disease, which could lead to you getting very sick or possibly dying. Good Luck
you can't get a disease from just wearing a tampon...TSS is (toxic shock syndrome) and you can get that disease from keeping it in for a really long time.
If you leave one in for more than 5 hours, you're at risk of getting Toxic Shock syndrome. So you can use tampons, just change them frequently.
Maybe she's referring to TSS (toxic shock syndrome). It happens when you dont change your tampon as often as you should. Its more like an infection, but can be really serious %26amp; sometimes fatal......
your mom is lieing there is something you can get but only if you do not chang your tampon, buy a box and hide it
I don't think you could get a disease, and I think it's stupid for your mom to tell you that...Good luck