What is a tampon?
A tampon is a very easy-to-use product that does not require any special skills when inserted into the vagina. They are made using soft materials that easily absorb moisture, the most common material being cotton. In order to give the cotton wool a cylindrical shape, several layers of it are tightly stitched, twisted and pressed. A tampon is inserted into the vagina where, swelling as a result of absorption of menstrual fluid, it takes the shape of your body.
Is it possible to lose your virginity by inserting a tampon?
Without fear of breaking the hymen (a septum of mucus that blocks the entrance to the vagina and leaves a hymenal opening for the release of menstrual blood), a tampon can be used by a girl even who has no experience of sexual activity.
In most girls, by the beginning of their first menstruation (at 11-14 years old), the diameter of the hymenal opening is 1.5-2 centimeters, while the largest diameter of the tampon does not exceed 1.5 centimeters in diameter. Thanks to this, a tampon can be inserted into this girl’s vagina without any damage to health; in addition, for the first time it is better to use a “mini” or “normal” size. In order to facilitate the process of inserting a tampon, it is better for a girl to use tampons with an applicator - a device that makes inserting a tampon easier and allows her to avoid getting her hands dirty.
The tampon was inside for two weeks: can it go into the uterus, how to get it out if it’s stuck, symptoms
Unlike pads, tampons are inserted directly into the vagina. The product is in the genital tract until it is full. Incidents when using such a product are extremely rare, but they do happen. A woman should know how to remove a tampon that is stuck inside.
Difficulties during extraction appear in isolated cases. This can happen when using low-quality hygiene products or using the product incorrectly. Tampons are comfortable and do not restrict movement. The risk of leakage is minimal.
Many women are unreasonably afraid to use these hygiene products, believing that the tampon may get lost in the vagina.
This question usually worries young girls or women who have always used only pads. Experiences are natural, although in most cases unfounded.
The length of the vagina is up to 15 cm. This is the distance from the entrance to the cervix. This is the maximum depth.
The opening of the cervix is only 25 mm. The tampon itself has a size of 1.5 cm. The product cannot fall into the uterus. The maximum depth to which a tampon can go is 15 cm. The product cannot be lost. Place the product approximately 9 cm from the vagina.
A tampon can get stuck, but this happens extremely rarely. If all recommendations are followed, violation is impossible.
There is only a 1% chance that a tampon will get stuck inside a woman. The main reasons for this violation are presented in the table.
Product quality | Don't skimp on tampons. You need to choose only high-quality personal hygiene products from trusted manufacturers. Otherwise, the cord may come off when removed. |
Lost thread | A tampon can get stuck if for some reason the string is inside the vagina and there is no way to remove the personal hygiene product. |
Deep location | It happens that a woman for some reason forgets about using the product. In this case, the tampon may be too deep after sexual intercourse. |
First of all, before extraction, you will need to establish the cause of the violation. Sometimes all you need to do is find a thread and pull it.
It is strictly forbidden to ignore the existing problem. Otherwise, there is a high risk of developing infectious processes.
There are times when a woman inserts a new tampon, forgetting about the old one. This can also be a deliberate solution to prevent leakage. In both situations the product gets stuck.
To prevent the thread from coming off, it is recommended to carefully straighten the lace before using the product. You also need to pull it lightly. If there is a manufacturing defect, the thread will immediately fall off and it will become clear that a particular product is unsuitable for use.
Typically, women immediately panic after losing a tampon. However, there is no need to worry right away. The girl still has time to fix the problem. The woman will not have any signs from the body. The temperature will remain normal and there will be no fever. Your health will be satisfactory. The pressure can only jump due to strong feelings.
The main probable symptom is menstrual blood leaking onto clothing. Discharge begins to come out when the tampon is completely full. This is the only sure sign that indicates that the product has been forgotten inside.
If the tampon is present for a long time, a strong unpleasant odor occurs. You cannot ignore an existing violation for more than a day. Otherwise, complications will occur. This is due to the active proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.
The smell from the vagina will resemble rot. Additionally, after a day, a feeling of itching or even burning will appear. There is obvious discomfort.
A feeling of dryness will gradually develop. The genital tract can be severely injured if a woman does not take any action in time and ignores the problem.
The main possible complication is toxic shock syndrome. The consequence occurs extremely rarely and requires urgent medical attention. The main signs of a violation:
- severe decrease in blood pressure;
- increased body temperature;
- pronounced redness of the skin.
If these symptoms appear, consult a doctor, or better yet, call an ambulance. Possible complications also include infectious processes and inflammation.
If a tampon gets stuck, doctors recommend:
- wait for the product to swell;
- Wash your hands thoroughly beforehand;
- squat down and begin to push, as if defecating.
After completing the steps, the tampon usually comes out. If this does not happen, seek help from a gynecologist. Otherwise, complications will occur.
Sometimes it is recommended to use tweezers to remove the thread, but this is not advisable. There is a high risk of injury to the mucous membranes.
The lost thread may be shallow. All you have to do is feel the rope and pull it to remove it.
What kind of prevention
To prevent the problem, use a high-quality hygiene product and follow the basic recommendations. Always wash your hands before inserting the product. This will prevent infection from occurring.
First straighten the thread and lightly pull the tip. This will help ensure that there is no defect. Use your fingers to grab the tampon where the beginning of the lace is located. Also for this purpose, the product may have a special recess. Insert the tampon into the vagina. Only the thread should remain outside. Replacement is made every 3-4 hours after filling the product.
There is no need to change your tampon too often. If the product is not yet full, removal will cause damage to the vagina. Infection will occur.
It’s worth figuring out how to pull out a tampon without a string yourself and not harm yourself. If the thread remains in your hands or goes into the vagina under certain conditions, then there is no need to be afraid. The woman could have pulled it too hard or simply bought an unreliable product. Almost anyone can do this on their own:
- You need to wait a couple of hours for the product to soak in, because then it’s easier to get it out.
- Be sure to wash your hands to prevent bacteria from entering your vagina.
- The most comfortable position is squatting. If the thread comes off, then in this position you can help the tampon fall lower.
- Tighten your muscles while pushing out the product (muscle tension should resemble pushing during the defecation process).
- If it still doesn’t appear, then perhaps your fingers will help, but without long nails.
- If the tampon remains inside the woman for more than eight hours, then you need to urgently go to the gynecologist, who will remove the product.
Sometimes a woman does not remember whether she took out a tampon or not. There are also situations when a woman simply lost a hygiene product while visiting the toilet. Anything can happen, but even the absence of unpleasant sensations is not a 100% guarantee that the woman definitely took out the tampon.
What to do if inserting tampons hurts? During their use, women may experience discomfort. As medical practice shows, discomfort most often occurs due to incorrect selection of size and incorrect administration of the product.
But there are other factors that can influence the development of an unpleasant sensation. With many diseases, an inflammatory process develops in the girl’s vagina. As a result, problems may arise with inserting and removing these feminine hygiene products.
Tampons are made from special fibers that have pronounced absorbent properties. The most commonly used fiber is pressed viscose or cotton wool. Their main mission is to keep all the secretions inside. Before buying tampons, you should remember that there are several types of them, namely:
- Mini - recommended for use on the first day of menstruation or when the discharge is no longer so heavy.
- The norm is medium in volume, they are used for moderate menstruation.
- Super - recommended for use with heavy discharge.
- Super plus - suitable for long-term wear. An excellent option for those who love an active lifestyle.
If inserting tampons hurts, you need to make sure that the shape and volume of the sanitary product are suitable for the woman. If you choose the wrong size, discomfort may occur during insertion into the vagina. When the device swells from secretions, painful sensations will appear.
Tampons with special applicators are the most convenient to use. There is no need to touch the filler during their insertion. Under such conditions, the risk of developing an infectious disease is reduced.
Thanks to its rigid body, it can be inserted quickly and easily. If a woman bought a tampon without an applicator, then it must be inserted deeply - this is the whole problem.
If you don't insert it deep enough into the vagina, it may fall out.
Hygienic products with an applicator have a rigid body, inside of which the tampons themselves are located. The rigid body consists of several parts. One is inserted into the vagina, and the second pushes out the internal material. Tampons with an applicator come in different sizes - from 2 to 6 drops.
Among their main advantages are:
- No need to touch the fillers. Under such conditions, harmful microorganisms do not transfer from hands to the device.
- When using, you do not need to insert your fingers into the vagina - this reduces the risk of developing an infectious disease and injury to the mucous membrane.
- This hygienic product is more convenient to use, since you can control the depth of introduction of the product.
Hygienic products must be stored in individual packaging - it is better to throw away an open tampon that has not been used immediately.
Many women find it painful to insert tampons because they do not know how to do it correctly. When using a hygiene product without an applicator, some difficulties may arise.
To avoid problems, you must follow the recommendations of a medical professional. Women often buy such tampons because they are inexpensive and compact in size.
To insert a tampon:
- remove the packaging - wash your hands thoroughly beforehand;
- pull the thread and move it to the side;
- take a comfortable position;
- insert the tampon only until the finger is in the vagina - the lower section.
What causes a tampon to interfere?
As a rule, discomfort when using a tampon is associated with improper insertion of this hygiene product into the vagina. The tampon will practically not be felt if it is positioned correctly, so it is worth remembering that when inserting it, it is important to be able to relax the muscles. The vagina is directed upward at an angle to the lower back, so you need to choose the angle of insertion of the tampon as correctly as possible; to do this, choose a comfortable position, for example, standing with one leg placed on a slight elevation. The necessary skill will come with experience.
Can a tampon get into the uterus?
The cervical canal expands before menstruation, which is why girls using tampons fear that the sanitary product may enter the uterus. However, it is groundless, since the opening is not enough for the inserted product to go deeper.
Another fear is based on the fact that the tampon may get lost in the vaginal space and penetrate into it along with the thread.
If the tampon is used correctly, there is no risk of it penetrating deep with the string. This is due to the fact that the vaginal depth reaches 10–13 centimeters, and it is simply impossible for feminine hygiene items to get lost inside it.
How is a tampon removed?
The tampon is easily pulled out using a pull cord, thanks to which it cannot get lost or stuck inside the body. Wash your hands thoroughly, insert your fingers into the vagina and remove the tampon. If you still fail to do this, you need to contact a gynecologist who can easily remove the tampon. When should you change your tampon?
To check whether the tampon needs to be changed, you need to pull the cord. If, following your movements, the tampon begins to move easily, this indicates that it is time to change it. If it does not give in when lightly tugged, then the tampon can be left in place for some more time. During the menstrual cycle, the intensity of discharge will change, so it is necessary to always select tampons with a suitable degree of absorbency.
When problems might arise
Difficulties associated with using tampons arise when a girl does not follow the instructions for their use. Discomfort also appears:
- when choosing the wrong personal hygiene products;
- their untimely change of tampon;
- having sexual intercourse with a tampon inserted inside.
In rare cases, problems with use may occur when purchasing low-quality products. This applies to situations where the manufacturer did not securely fasten the thread, and it broke when removing the tampon from the vagina.
It hurts to take the product out
If a woman has chosen the wrong type of product, that is, has not taken into account the characteristic features of her menstrual cycle, when removing it, pain may occur when removing the tampon. Unpleasant sensations arise from friction between the material from which the object is made and the vaginal walls. Due to the discomfort that appears, it seems that the tampon may get stuck in the vagina, but this is not the case.
Even in the absence of pain, the hygiene product should be removed at the end of the recommended period of use, since long-term use of one product threatens the appearance of gynecological problems, for example, disruption of the vaginal microflora.
To do this you will have to apply a little more force than usual. If the thread breaks and the absorbent part remains inside, it should be removed using the method of tension of the vaginal muscles.
Pain can also occur if a woman tries to remove a stuck object ahead of time. This occurs because the product is not saturated with menstrual fluid and remains dry, causing friction.
To ensure that the hygiene item does not get stuck in the vagina, and that the woman does not have difficulty removing it, it is necessary to select tampons correctly. To do this, you need to pay attention to the absorbent characteristics displayed on the packaging in the form of drops.
The woman forgot to remove the tampon before inserting the next one.
There are situations when a woman forgot to remove the inserted tampon and uses another one. This threatens that the thread from the remaining hygiene item can completely penetrate the vagina. At best, there will be problems with removing the product, and at worst, the second absorbent part may remain inside the woman if she completely forgot about it and removed only one item.
You can recognize this by the appearance of an unpleasant odor from the vagina due to the decomposition of blood cells. This symptom may appear after 1–3 days.
If a girl forgot to take out the tampon and a characteristic unpleasant odor appears, she should remove the hygiene item, wash herself, and consult a doctor to eliminate the risk of gynecological problems.
Women forget about the inserted tampon for several days
Sometimes, after inserting a tampon, girls forget to take it out; in some cases, this period can last for a week. If a woman thought she had removed the sanitary product, but has a putrid odor from her vagina, it is necessary to check whether the product was removed.
To exclude the occurrence of consequences, if she has been wearing the same hygienic absorbent item for a week, the girl needs to contact a gynecologist. The fact is that the material located in the vagina for a long time gradually begins to decompose. Even after removal, its fibers can remain inside, causing inflammatory processes and disruption of the vaginal microflora.
In what places should you use tampons?
Tampons will be indispensable when actively involved in sports, in particular swimming, since swimming with tampons is allowed, as well as when going to a disco or just relaxing. But there is a risk of health problems if you do not alternate tampons with pads.
You should not use tampons at night, as sleep is the best medicine for healing cracks and wounds in the vagina that may appear when using tampons.
Listen to these simple tips and it will help you avoid such a very dangerous disease as TSS!
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Buy any other tampons. Tampax just increases in length, all others increase in width
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What to do if your tampon falls out?
If, after wearing it for a certain period of time, you feel that the tampon falls out or sticks out a little from the vaginal opening, most likely it is full of menstrual fluid. In this case, simply remove it and insert a new one.
In the first days of your period, you may have to change your hygiene product every 3-6 hours. If inserting a tampon is painful, you may need to consult a gynecologist before using it. Always administer hygiene products only with thoroughly washed hands.