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What happens itits in for more than 8hrs?

I put in a new tampon at 9 and I usuallly wake up at 6 30 and te package says to only kep it in 4 to 8 hrs at te maximum so is it really ad to keep it in for like 9 hrs? its kinda light this time when I sleep. my period kinda changes each month I get it thanxso much!

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Answer #1

It’s better not to sleep with tampons. You are at a higher risk then of catching TSS. Once or twice when you have no choice shouldn’t make a difference, but try using pads at night.

You also need to give your body chance to have a more natural flow at night.

Answer #2

It can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome. While a couple hours over the 8 hours isn’t horrible; its on the package as a safety precaution so you can not sue them. TSS is a bacterial infection thought to be caused by wearing tampons for too long. It is believed that the tampon offers bacteria a wet, moist home to live and fester.

Answer #3

u shopuld be find as ong as ther enot secented thos arent good for you in the first place they because yeast infections so yeah dont leave thos in and do it right before you go to sleep not an hour before it does make a diff and if its light nothing bad shuld happen

Answer #4

My period is light on a night to and I keep it in for perhaps an hour longer than I should. But I’ve never had any problems, I change it as soon as I get up though just to be safe.