Do you have your tampon If used correctly, you usually won’t even feel it. You can forget , to get it out in time and change it - but you better not! After all, the serious health consequences The key word here is: Toxic shock syndrome , also known as “ Tampon disease ”. The terms mean nothing to you? Then you should definitely read this blog post. Here you will learn everything about toxic shock syndrome; from the definition of the term to the symptoms and preventative measures.  

The Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a infectious disease with the Germinate Streptococcus pyogenes (streptococci) or Staphylococcus aureus (staphylococci). It is caused by toxic substances , which are usually caused by the bacteria staphylococci. These bacteria are found everywhere in nature and are also a normal part of the skin and mucous membranes. Only some bacterial strains are able to produce these poisons (toxins). The body reacts to the toxins. human immune system then usually by the formation of Antibodies , which more than 90 percent of all adults already possess. In younger people, however, the immune system has usually not yet produced these antibodies. As a result, the Toxins it easier to enter the organism and due to the lack of antibodies, the immune system cannot not neutralize quickly enough - toxic shock syndrome occurs. This is also the reason why toxic shock syndrome common in young people , mostly menstruating women between the ages of 15 and 20.

The pathogens of Toxic shock syndrome can enter the human organism through insect bites, wounds or burns. In addition, it is often associated with menstruation and Use of menstrual cups or tampons TSS has therefore been referred to as "tampon disease" since the late 1970s. 

But what exactly can happen if the tampon is left in for too long? warm and humid environment u, like that of the vagina, likes fungi and bacteria particularly good. A tampon offers a good Breeding ground for the proliferation of bacteria , because they can settle on the moist and warm surface of the tampon. If a tampon is in the vagina for too long, this can lead to the proliferation of bacteria and thus the Development of toxins In addition, the immune system has difficulty fighting off the bacteria, as they are virtually separated from the rest of the body in the tampon. These toxic substances, which are produced by the bacteria, can then be get into circulation and in the absence of neutralization by the immune system serious health consequences n with it. If the toxic shock syndrome If not treated, it can even be life-threatening . 

A question that is probably on your mind now is how the Toxic shock syndrome In fact, the TSS can be identified by many Symptoms express themselves, which first of all Resemble flu These include, among others, Chills, fever and general malaise . Symptoms such as Vomiting, nausea, drop in blood pressure or muscle pain In the further course of the disease, a Rash which resembles a sunburn. 
If you use menstrual products that are inserted and experience any of these symptoms, remove the product immediately. Seek immediate medical attention and point out that you are currently menstruating and suspect that you have toxic shock syndrome.  

You may be wondering how quickly this Toxic shock syndrome First of all, we want to give the all-clear: TSS is a disease that extremely rare According to the Robert Koch Institute, there are 3 to 6 TSS cases per 100,000 menstruating women However, you should not let it come to that and your Change menstrual product regularly But what does “regularly” mean here? A menstrual product that you insert should no longer than four to six hours remain in your body. The longer you have the product in you, the higher the risk , to suffer a toxic shock. In addition, you should take certain hygiene measures, especially with products that you import. This includes, above all, thorough Washing hands before and after introducing the product.
 

However, special care is required for people who have already suffered from TSS. The chances of getting a toxic shock again are particularly high if they continue to use menstrual products that are introduced. These people are therefore advised to avoid these products altogether and to Alternatives to resort to. 

If you don't want to do without tampons completely, we have a recommendation for you that lowers the risk of toxic shock syndrome than with disposable tampons: Our washable tampons . You should know that conventional disposable tampons frequently Chemicals that can harm your health. After all, the tampon comes into direct contact with your mucous membranes. We at Taynie completely avoids chemical substances that are harmful to health. Studies have shown that the risk of TSS can be reduced if these additives are not used in tampons. Nevertheless, the following applies here too: Regularly changing washable tampons is the basic requirement to minimize the risk of toxic shock syndrome.

We have now focused exclusively on toxic shock syndrome in connection with period products that are introduced. But can TSS also be triggered by sanitary pads or period underwear? In fact, the Use of sanitary pads and period underwear as the most sensible method to To prevent toxic shock syndrome from occurring. Finally, the menstrual blood is not collected inside the body and can flow out unhindered, so that do not develop potential bacterial foci For this reason, we recommend that you use our washable pads or our Period underwear e to avoid giving TSS a chance. You can find the products in different suction strengths so that you can adjust it to your individual period intensity. After use, you can easily use it for up to Wash at 60 degrees in the washing machine and then reuse them. Just like with our other period products, we do not use any harmful additives such as biocides in our period underwear and sanitary pads. This makes using our products not only more beneficial for your health, but also for the environment.