Ive heard about TTC. This is blood loss due to a bacteria that contaminates the tampon. Unless the infection spreads or is not treated right away, i dont think it can affect fertility.

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I cant see myself not getting treatment for TTS. You can lose large amounts of blood because of this. If you lose a lot of blood then you die. No need to worry about future fertility and such.

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If infection spreads then probably. Im not too sure about TSS as it is very rare.

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TTS is rare but it is quite fast. I heard of a case that the woman lost so much blood 24 hours after getting TSS. She just thought that her period was heavy.

TTS is dangerous!

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I have no knowledge about this TSS, but if this tampons can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome then seek an advice from the obstetrician, a medical doctor who specializes in the processes and cure of diseases before, during, and after pregnancy.

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I personally use a menstrual cup instead of disposable sanitary products as it is more earth friendly.

A menstrual cup is a good alternative to napkins especially tampons. Google menstrual cups and reduce your risk of TSS and save the planet all at once!

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I am in favor to use a product which can't cause our environment into an unfriendly environment. Why not use a face towel instead of those products.
Let us save our Mother Earth!

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face towel??? are you serious!

Anyway... I use the moon cup! they are cool arent they! I dont really like using tampons because my mom had one stuck up her vaj when I was young and she had to go to the ER to have it removed! yuck!

Anyway, ever since she would just tell us to use a pad instead. But after i discovered the moon cup, I've used it ever since my late 20's.

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Tampons are convenient than pads and you can do more activities with them.

Pads are more messy!

What I do avoid is scented tampons since the fragrance can irritate and cause rashes to the vulva.

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If you want to save the planet and avoid TSS use a menstrual cup. There are several brands I know like DivaCup, SoftCup and MoonCup. I have a DivaCup and MoonCup which I use during my period in lieu of a pad or tampon. Saves me lots of $$!!!

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