These Facts Should Be Known by all Women

What is a Tampon? Absorbent Core Cotton/Rayon/Viscose Fluff Withdrawal Cord Cotton/Polyester String Sewed to the Absorbent Core Protecting Veil/Cover not Exist in Old Tampon Cotton/Nonwoven Cover Applicator either with or without Applicator Cardboard/Plastic Material

T ampon A rea If a piece of Tampon inserted properly inside the Vagina, this is where it would Sit Comfortably in the Body.

What is Viscose/Rayon? Rayon is a kind of Viscose which is a petrochemical based by-products. It has the same Characteristic of Natural Cotton with much higher liquid absorbency. It is easier and less expensive to produce fluff from Rayon than Cotton. That’s why it is the preferable material to be used as Tampon Absorbent Core.

Dangers of Viscose/Rayon Tampons made with Viscose/Rayon are more Dangerous because of their highly Absorbent fibers. For this reason, when removing these tampons out of the body, some of these fibers stick to the Vaginal wall (old Tampon generations do not have a protective veil around their absorbent-core to stop fiber-sticking). This create an environment for Dioxin Reproduction which could cause the appearance of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome).

This Picture shows how Rayon fibers Stick to Vaginal wall

What is Chlorine/Dioxin? Chlorine is Used to Bleach the Fluff Pulp, Cotton or Rayon. This is the industry standard. The purpose of bleaching is to disinfect these materials from germs and whitening their colors. Dioxin is a chemical substance or residue of Chlorine gas, which stay with the fluffs of Cotton or Rayon. Dioxin is a kind of Poison that can be harmful to human health, if the dosage become high in the body.

Dioxin Dangers Sometimes Dioxin could cause serious problems to women. Dioxin is a Toxic and Carcinogenic Product that could Damage the Reproductive System. It is related to endometriosis and can alter the Immunological System.

On average each woman use 4 to 5 Tampons per day during her Menstrual Period. A normal period takes between 5 to 6 days per each month. For 38 years of menstruation during a woman life time, the amount of Dioxin which can be absorbed into a woman’s body by using Tampons is not acceptable by Environmental Protection Agency.

What is Hydrogen-Peroxide? Hydrogen-Peroxide is another chemical which is Used instead of Chlorine/Dioxin. This is an expensive and time consuming bleaching process to disinfect Fluff Pulp, Cotton or Rayon from germs and whitening their colors. It is also called Oxygenation process (one of the best and more available healthy methods). It does not leave any chemical substance or residue in the Cellulose Fluff, Cotton or Rayon and it is not harmful to human health.

What is TSS? Toxic Shock Syndrome (in short TSS) is a rare but serious and sometimes fatal disease associated with Tampon use. There is a risk of TSS to all women using tampons during their menstrual period. TSS is a treatable disease by early recognition.

What are TSS Warning Signs? Sudden high fever (usually 38.8C/102F or more), vomiting, diarrhea, fainting or near fainting when standing up, dizziness or a rash that looks like sunburn. Other signs include aching of muscles and joints, redness of the eyes, sore throat and weakness. TSS can rapidly progress from flu-like symptoms to a serious illness that can be fatal. If you have one or more of these warning signs, immediately remove your tampon and contact your physician.

What is Tampon Absorbency? It is the amount of fluid in Grams that a piece of Tampon can absorb. It is set by FDA and as an standard it is used by all Tampon manufacturers. Absorbency Range Lite/Junior 6 grams Regular 6-9 grams Super 9-12 grams Super Plus grams Ultra grams

What to Know about Using Tampon? The frequency of changing tampons depends on each individual’s intensity of menstrual flow. You have to change or remove your tampon every 4 to 6 hours. Always select the lowest absorbency level to meet your needs. Tampons can hardly be felt, so always make sure to remove the old tampon before inserting a new one. Always remove the last tampon at the end of your period. Do not use tampons before or after your Menstrual period. Avoid using tampons while you are sleeping. Use Traditional sanitary napkins during bed time. Tampons do not need to be changed after every visit to the restroom. Always use one single tampon at a time. By using the right absorbencies, you‘ll get the best combination of protection and comfort.

Available Alternatives Become an Educated Consumer. Research on any products that we are using. Be Conscious about the health of our Soul, Body and Mind. Be concern about our friends’ and loved ones’ health. Share with them all the facts that we learned. Become Environmentally Friendly Individual and Minimize the Waste around us. Use Natural & Organic Products. Use Feminine Hygiene Products which are Chlorine/Dioxin free. Use Natural Cotton base intimate products. Try to use Organic Tampons, if they are not available, use tampons made out cotton that are 100% Chlorine/Dioxin free.

Conclusion As long as we share these facts with others and keep our voice laud, that would force our government legislators to come up with the proper laws to direct manufacturers to become more concern about public health. As long as each one of us stop using these products which are harmful to our health, that would force leading manufacturers to come up with new ideas and inventions to produce healthier and more environmental friendlier products.