These Facts Should Be Known by all Women

What is a Tampon?

Absorbent CoreCotton/Rayon/Viscose Fluff

Withdrawal CordCotton/Polyester String

Sewed to the Absorbent Core

Protecting Veil/Covernot Exist in Old Tampon

Cotton/Nonwoven Cover

Applicatoreither with or without Applicator

Cardboard/Plastic Material

Tampon Area

If a piece of Tampon inserted

properly inside the Vagina,

this is where it would Sit

Comfortably in the Body.

What is Viscose/Rayon?

Rayon is a kind of Viscose which is a petrochemical based by-products. It has the same Characteristic of Natural Cotton with much higher liquid absorbency. It is easier and less expensive to produce fluff from Rayon than Cotton. That’s why it is the preferable material to be used as Tampon Absorbent Core.

Dangers of Viscose/Rayon

Tampons made with Viscose/Rayon are more Dangerous because of their highly Absorbent fibers. For this reason, when removing these tampons out of the body, some of these fibers stick to the Vaginal wall (old Tampon generations do not have a protective veil around their absorbent-core to stop fiber-sticking). This create an environment for Dioxin Reproduction which could cause the appearance of TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome).

This Picture shows how

Rayon fibers

Stick to Vaginal

wall

What is Chlorine/Dioxin?

Chlorine is Used to Bleach the Fluff Pulp, Cotton or Rayon. This is the industry standard. The purpose of bleaching is to disinfect these materials from germs and whitening their colors. Dioxin is a chemical substance or residue of Chlorine gas, which stay with the fluffs of Cotton or Rayon. Dioxin is a kind of Poison that can be harmful to human health, if the dosage become high in the body.

Dioxin DangersSometimes Dioxin could cause serious problems to women.Dioxin is a Toxic and Carcinogenic Product that could Damage the Reproductive System.It is related to endometriosis and can alter the Immunological System.

On average each woman use 4 to 5 Tampons per day during her

Menstrual Period. A normal period takes between 5 to 6 days per each month. For 38 years of

menstruation during a woman life time, the amount of Dioxin which can be absorbed into a woman’s

body by using Tampons is not acceptable by Environmental

Protection Agency.

What is Hydrogen-Peroxide?

Hydrogen-Peroxide is another chemical which is Used instead of Chlorine/Dioxin. This is an expensive and time consuming bleaching process to disinfect Fluff Pulp, Cotton or Rayon from germs and whitening their colors. It is also called Oxygenation process (one of the best and more available healthy methods). It does not leave any chemical substance or residue in the Cellulose Fluff, Cotton or Rayon and it is not harmful to human health.

What is TSS?

Toxic Shock Syndrome (in short TSS) is a rare but serious and sometimes

fatal disease associated with Tampon use. There is a risk of TSS to all

women using tampons during their menstrual period. TSS is a treatable

disease by early recognition.

What are TSS Warning Signs?

Sudden high fever (usually 38.8C/102F or more), vomiting, diarrhea, fainting or near fainting when standing up, dizziness or a rash that looks like sunburn. Other signs

include aching of muscles and joints, redness of the eyes, sore throat and

weakness. TSS can rapidly progress from flu-like symptoms to a serious illness that can be fatal. If you have one or more of

these warning signs, immediately remove your tampon and contact your physician.

What is Tampon Absorbency?

It is the amount of fluid in Grams that a piece of Tampon can absorb. It is set by FDA and as an standard it is used

by all Tampon manufacturers.

Absorbency Range

Lite/Junior 6 grams

Regular 6-9 grams

Super 9-12 grams

Super Plus 12-15 grams

Ultra 15-18 grams

What to Know about Using

Tampon? • The frequency of changing tampons depends on each

individual’s intensity of menstrual flow. You have to change or remove your tampon every 4 to 6 hours.

• Always select the lowest absorbency level to meet your needs.

• Tampons can hardly be felt, so always make sure to remove the old tampon before inserting a new one.

• Always remove the last tampon at the end of your period.

• Do not use tampons before or after your Menstrual period.

• Avoid using tampons while you are sleeping. Use Traditional sanitary napkins during bed time.

• Tampons do not need to be changed after every visit to the restroom.

• Always use one single tampon at a time.

By using the right absorbencies, you‘ll get the best combination of protection and comfort.

Available Alternatives• Become an Educated Consumer.• Research on any products that we are using.• Be Conscious about the health of our Soul, Body

and Mind.• Be concern about our friends’ and loved ones’

health. Share with them all the facts that we learned.

• Become Environmentally Friendly Individual and Minimize the Waste around us.

• Use Natural & Organic Products.• Use Feminine Hygiene Products which are

Chlorine/Dioxin free.• Use Natural Cotton base intimate products.• Try to use Organic Tampons, if they are not

available, use tampons made out cotton that are 100% Chlorine/Dioxin free.

ConclusionAs long as we share these facts with others and keep our voice laud, that

would force our government legislators to come up with the proper laws to

direct manufacturers to become more concern about public health.

As long as each one of us stop using these products which are harmful to our

health, that would force leading manufacturers to come up with new

ideas and inventions to produce healthier and more environmental

friendlier products.