Can a tampon stay in your body for several days? how dangerous is it?
96437
No that is bad, recommend is 4 or 5 hours max.  Go to the hospital if you having trouble, otherwise you can get Toxic Shock Syndrome.
370538
She might be scared that you could get toxic shock syndrome from using the tampons, which "is a rare but potentially fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin," often occuring from tampon use during menstruation. But this is so rare, and the incidence rate is so low nowadays, that it is ok to use tampons.
116413
She is referring to Toxic Shock Syndrome that hit the country in 1980.  The only brand of tampoons that were known to cause this were called "Rely" Tampoons, (no longer on the market.)  They had a special material that allowed girls to go for up to 12 hours without changing their tampoon.  However today there is virtually no risk of TSS if you change your tampoon regularly, (every few hours.)  This allows the toxins to be flushed from your system and your body can function as normal.  Your mom's fears are unjustified in this day and age.  The only girls who suffer from TSS today are ones who don't remove their tampoons for extended PERIODS (sorry) of time.
436595
There are a few possibilities:\nIt might have stayed in the applicator and you didn't put one in after all.\nYou might not have pushed it in far enough and it might have fallen out (I was never good at inserting them and this this happened to me, one of the reasons I no longer use tampons).\nIt might still be in there. Try to relax and have a good feel inside for it. If it is inside but really high up and you push down with your pelvic floor you might succeed in pushing it down far enough to reach it.\n\nIf you can feel it inside but can get it out, or you can't find it anywhere else so think it must be inside, go to a doctor, Accident and emergency department or women's health clinic, where they'll be able to check and remove it for you if necessary.
271197
oh dear....no it wont "de-virginize" you...:)  you wont bleed any more when you put it in, as you are when you NEED to put it in.  Any girl can wear a tampon, just make sure you put it in all the way, or else it wont be at all comfortable...anymore ?s about it you can email me or add on to your question above.
828281
some times only a day but if its bad and then you end up sweating cause its hot out or something it can last 3 or 4 days.
336142
Dont take the item out of the body, it will cause internal bleeding and possibly cause more damage than needed..
268631
my guess would be to avoid tampon use
344086
It's normal sweetie.  A woman's period can last up to 3-7 days.  You are fine.
668514
I am just quessing, because you'd have to ask a nurse...3-7 days is my guess..
1004051
If you put on a NEW tampon right before you all start your activities then you can leave it in for 8 hours but change it as soon as you get the first chance
187473
TO be perfectly honest, if its a young girl, I would say a pad.  Tampons, if left in long, could cause Toxic Shock Syndrome.  Its nice to have tampons because it leaves you to move around better.  But... here's some info.\n\nThere are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular brand of tampons, which have since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high-absorbency tampons provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive. \n \nAlthough TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called osteomyelitis. \n \nA related infection, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is caused by streptococcus bacteria. Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection (strep throat). \n \nFemales can reduce their risk of TSS by either avoiding tampons or alternating them with sanitary napkins. If a girl uses only tampons, it's important to choose tampons with the lowest absorbency that will handle her menstrual flow and to change the tampons frequently. Between menstrual periods, it's a good idea to store tampons away from heat and moisture (where bacteria can grow) - for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet. \n\nHope that helps you.
3590
No!!! Just because a woman is on her period doesn't mean she can't get pregnant, if that is what you mean by 'safe.' It takes anywhere from 5-8 days for another egg to form after/during menstruation, and sperm can live within the body for 3 days at least. So if she is on her period, do the math and each other a favor and use a rubber. Or go to a planned parenthood facility to obtain safe birth control (remember that only a condom can protect against sexually transmitted diseases) without your parents having to find out.
501791
yes you can wear them overnight.I do. They can be kept in up to 8 hours. I have kept them in longer than that and its been fine.\n Toxic Shock Syndrome is most associated with the super-plus or high absorbent tampons from the mid-80's. There isn't as much of a risk now as it was then.In the US in 1997 only five confirmed menstrual-related TSS cases were reported.  A few specific tampon designs and high absorbency tampon materials were also found to have some association with increased risk of TSS. These products and materials are no longer used in tampons sold in the U.S. (The materials include polyester, carboxymethylcellulose and polyacrylate).\n\nWomen may avoid problems by choosing a tampon with the minimum absorbency needed to control menstrual flow and using tampons only during active menstruation.
818506
the nuvaring has 35 days worth of hormones in it, you would be perfectly safe to leave it in 4 weeks and not have an 'off' week. I have heard that sometimes women spot a bit the first time they try this, and some have their normal period anyway. Still, it won't hurt for you to try.
592948
well you wont see (new) blood when ur in the water tampon or not so... but if u dont wear a tampon you have 2 run to the bathroom the second you get out of the water.  so its realy more about the protection before and after swimming-which is the same as every other time
938659
I'd say you haven't inserted it in far enough. You can get tampon applicators like Tampax or something, that you can insert into your vagina and it will deposit the tampon inside. Otherwise, get a smaller sized tampon and try an easier position to be in (like squatting or leaning a leg on something) when you insert it.\n\nIf it still hurts, I'd switch to using pads for a while.