It turns out that as a result of not changing her tampon, she had developed toxic shock syndrome, almost dying. After ...

An autopsy technician has explained what happens if someone dies with a tampon in. In some unexpected female deaths, it's ...

A recent case report linked kidney injury to a poorly placed menstrual cup. Experts offered tips for guiding patients on ...

Although toxic shock syndrome mostly affects menstruating women who use tampons; postmenopausal women, men and children can also get affected by the bacterial toxin. Here are some key aspects ...

Menstrual cups have gained popularity owing to their sustainability and easy usage. However, there are potential dangers ...

Doctors have urged women to ensure that they position menstrual cups correctly after one woman developed kidney complications ...

While TSS is rare, lately a number of published studies, lawsuits, and research by environmental and consumer groups have ...

Here's what you should know. Can wearing a tampon while you sleep cause toxic shock syndrome? It's rare. But using more absorbent tampons or leaving them in for too long can raise your risk of ...

Tampons contain asbestos that make you bleed more. Carcinogenic dioxins and rayon used to enhance absorbency can cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). The FDA has reported that there is no evidence of ...

Tampons have been connected to the risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome (Photo: Courtesy) Everyone woman has the go-to menstrual hygiene material that they use when Aunt Flow is in town. Pads, tampons and ...