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Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours.
Some tampon manufacturers say up to 8 hours - this time-frame was introduced after the TSS outbreaks in the 1970's-80's, but modern understanding of tampon risks say that this is too long to leave a tampon. The longer tampons are left the longer you are allowing bacteria to multiply (they do so exponentially) and preventing vaginal cleaning, if you can go 8 hours without leaking it also means you're using too high an absorbency which also increases TSS risks.
Tampon companies continue to say 8 hours maximum to make their products seem more convenient, as they are self-regulated they can say this regardless of the risks.
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When should you know to take your tampon out?
Tampons need to be changed every 4-6 hours.If your tampon leaks then you remove the tampon before this time, and if the tampon leaks within 1-2 hours you may want to use the next absorbency up. Remember you change absorbency as flow changes, if the tampon isn't saturated in blood after 4-6 hours you need to use lower absorbency or if already using lowest absorbency you need to switch to pads as your flow is too light for tampons.Many women use pads or pantiliners as back-up, especially when first using tampons.
Is it bad when your tampon string gets bloody but your tampon is only a little bloody?
Your tampon should be completely saturated with blood after 4-6 hours - if the tampon is dry when removing then you need to use a lower absorbency or switch to pads. If the string is getting blood on it some may be from blood lingering in the vaginal canal before tampon insertion, but it may also be that blood is simply bypassing the tampon. Try different TYPES (not just brands) of tampon, you may also want to consider menstrual cups which don't leak.
