Tampons are come to the brand that rayon or cotton, depending on the brand that you are using, with a string attached to it. These are usually inserted in a woman & # 39; s vagina when they have their menstrual period. Tampons may come with applicators for easier insertions.
A tampon can be considered by many people as they are regularly held by menstrual period. With the use of tampons, the fluid from the menstrual flow is efficiently absorbed and the unwanted menstrual odor is minimal. Pants and skirts silhouette are also preserved even during this time, unlike when using sanitary pads where it can be evident that one is using it.
A tampon & # 39; s ability to absorb. There are some brands and the tampons expand in length, while other brands expand in size, as they absorb the menstrual fluids. is standardized according to their absorptive rating regardless of how it expands or what brand it is.
Tampon Sizes in the US
Generally, when you look at tampon sizes in the US market, you will come to conclude that there are 5 sizes available.
This first one is junior absorbency tampon which is able to absorb up to 6 grams of menstrual fluid. This would be ide ideal for those days when you expect your menstruation to be light such as towards the end of your cycle.
Regular tampons are able to absorb from 6 grams to a maximum of 9 grams of menstrual fluid. This is ideal for most women for the midstrual flow tends to be consistent.
Super absorbency tampons are great for those first couple of days of a woman 's period when there is a tension for sudden gushes of menstrual fluid. These can absorb from 9 grams up to 12 grams.
For those heavy days, super plus absorbency tampons are available for 12 and 15 grams of fluid.
Ultra absorbency tampons can absorb 15-18 grams of menstrual flow. Check with your doctor to make sure that this flow is natural and does not indicate any disorder.
Tampon Sizes in the UK
Tampon sizes in the same absorbency levels as they are in the same but they are different in naming conventions. Light tampons super plus extra is the same is US super plus absorbency tampons; super tusks and super (sometimes super plus in the UK) tampons are the same in both regions.
Toxin Shock Syndrome (TSS) which can come from improper use and hygiene during your period.
While there are tampon sizes larger than the ones mention higher, it would be good to consult your gynecologist or family doctor when the flow of your menstrual period is too strong.
