A Review of Toxic Shock Syndrome: The Need for Education Still Exists

Association of Characteristics of Tampon Use with Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome in France

“…It was discovered that health professionals were minimally utilized as sources of knowledge about tampon use, despite their in-depth knowledge about MTSS 34,43 and greater ability to influence behaviours by providing adequate information. 28,[34][35][36] Overall, our study results confirmed findings from earlier studies and the absence of progress. 28,[34][35][36] Education about tampon use still needs to be improved.…”

“…28,[34][35][36] Overall, our study results confirmed findings from earlier studies and the absence of progress. 28,[34][35][36] Education about tampon use still needs to be improved. The main strength of this nationwide case-control study is that is exploring a question that has been scarcely investigated: which tampon use practices have an impact on MTSS occurrence?…”

“…Safer tampon use and improved knowledge of MTSS are closely linked to learning modalities. 28,31,[33][34][35] Our present data suggest that education on tampon use is still deficient in France. Most notably, it was observed that the majority of women did not receive initial education about tampons prior to use and this education was frequently disconnected to the risk of MTSS.…”

“…Additionally it was decided to test the impact of wearing a tampon for over 6 hours, which is frequently cited by practitioners. [27][28][29] Data were retrospectively collected using a specially-designed, self-administered, anonymous questionnaire (Questionnaire in the Supplement), which was similar for both cases and controls. It included questions regarding the terms of tampon use during the 6 months prior to MTSS for cases, and during the 6 months before the interview for controls.…”

Variation in Feminine Hygiene Practices as a Function of Age

“…This may result in increased cleansing activities or wearing of protective products such as panty liners. Toxic shock syndrome is associated with menstruation and particularly with tampon use and may cause a woman to radically alter her approach to menses management (Colbry, 1991;Creehan, 1995). Tchoudomirova, Mardh, Kallings, Nilsson, and Hellberg (1998) found that women's sexual behavior and genital hygiene habits (including the use of tampons alone for menstrual purposes, soap for genital hygiene, and hot baths) may play an etiological role in recurrent episodes of urinary symptoms with a negative bacterial urine culture.…”