Toxic Shock Syndrome question?

Question

If i keep a tampon in for 4 hours, what percent chance do I have of getting Toxic Shock Syndrome?

Answer 1

it's more like "Freeze motherf*cker, or I'll blow a hole through you big enough to park in!"

Answer 2

Very very low. A tampon can be worn for up to 8 hours as long as it is the correct absorbency.

And if it's any indicator. I wear one over night and just change it in the morning. I've been using them for... 6 years and nothing has happened to me.

Answer 3

your fine.

you shouldnt keep it in for more than 6 to be safe.

relax! your all goood

Answer 4

There should be instructions on the package and if that doesn't help ask your doctor.  

Answer 5

i think 4 hours is fine i dont think there is much of a chance at all because you can keep them in for up to 8 hours with out it being bad

Answer 6

Ok there's never exactly a BIG risk. You should just use the lowest absorbency tampon that you need and don't keep it in for more than 4 or maybe 6 hours at the most. Also, you may want to rotate between pads and tampons because that will lower your risk of TSS as well.

Answer 7

basically zero, but there's always a chance. over 7 or 8 hours isn't good though.

Answer 8

I'm not sure if this can help you or not but check out this website

http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/...  

Answer 9

I'm sure its fine if you keep it in for 4 hours. 8 hours is when there is a big risk.

Answer 10

Very very small!  Don't worry till it's been more than 8 hours.