Tampon HELP !!!!!!?

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allimc4	What a bunch of idiots tried to answer this question!! Ignore them! She can try tampons, sure.She's plenty old enough to read the instructions and warnings herself, I think the package insert even has a question & answer section. I think Tampax still makes a Junior size. Let her start with those and give her some KY Jelly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Karen	Its not advisable to use tampons if periods are heavy,as they do stop the flow to a certain degree, which, in turn, may cause some discomfort.Care should be taken whilst using Tampons regarding Toxic Shock Syndrome. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kelly g	If her periods are heavy you might want to think about putting her on the contraceptive pill. i went on the pill when i was 13 and it really eased the problems i was having. I think that you should talk to her and ask her what she would like to do about the tampons situation. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

angel kiss	yeah Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

buddahbump	yes... would u rather someone else do it? if she has very heavy periods, it might be good for her to use a super tampon and a extra long pad... but it's up to u... does she want to use them? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Shyness	Yes...I think you should interduce them to her...Like some one else's answer..Let her read the info that comes with a box of tampon's...If she feels the need to ask questions about it..Let her ask and be honest with her..But I think it should be up to her weather or not she wants to wear them..I my self as a woman...I use either or...As long as I've got something on... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Christina	Of course. 13 years old is not unusal for menstrating. Why would you not help her understand she is growing up? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

metal-head : ]	yea because i go through the same thing and i'm 11 im 5'5 and VERY tall for my age so yea u shuld Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

MrsC	No! Not only is there the risk of TSS but research also shows that using tampons can damage cervical cells. I would read 'Fertility, Cycles and Nurtition' by Marilyn Shannon, there are many ways that you can reduce the severity of your daughters periods that involve simple diet changes or supplements. Please also avoid putting her on the pill. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

psycho-cook	Sure, just make sure you stress to her the importance of washing her hands before inserting them and the importance of taking them out on time. You know just the general guidance they recommend on the box. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bmac	Of course, why not? Surely you know they aren't going to break her hymen, right? If you want some help in explaining how they go in, go here: http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/tampon.html Let her read it and then if she has questions she can ask you. My mother was of the pad and belt days. Horrible. She believed that tampons would break your hymen. Finally, my pediatrician pretty much told her she was out of her mind when I was 15. Imagine having to use a belt and those pads that were like SURF BOARDS for 5 years!! I put that first tampon in and it was fabulous! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crazychick_woman	Give her d choice of tampons r panty liners, she'll make up her own mind den Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sian p	I have been using them since I was 14 without problems. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Hypocrite	If it helps. Isn't that what tampons were invented for? Seems daft to deny her something useful. It can't do her any harm. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Diana A	For a girl that age, with the physical development you note, personal comfort should be the rule. Allow HER the choice. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

montreal canadiens #1 fan	yes she can and you should show her how i mean show her how to put it in side her vagina make her do the necessery things not to get tss (toxic shock syndrome) good luck!!!!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Adam N	...this is a joke right? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tribalgirlie	don't see why not, or how about giving her the option of trying out both pads and tampons to see whats right for her. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sezbra	Yes I was using them at 12, because I wanted to do a canoeing course. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

groovygal	my daughter is the same age 13 well developed as well, i just told her that if she uses tampons that to make sure she changes often,washes her hands,but only use if she feels comfortable wearing them, as i asked her but shes opted for sanitary towels instead the ones with wipes with them as she tried tampons but she was scared to use them, i think as she gets older she might change her mind about them, Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

julz	I think that this is a decision that should be made your daughter it is her body all the same i was using tampons from that age for a start they are more hygienic than wearing pads & will help her feel more confident during her periods without worrying about leakages I know thats what they did for me Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

bad_bob_69	Sure, why not? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

SASSY	NO, I DONT THINK YOU SHOULD, SHES WAY TOO YOUNG. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lucylu	hi, ive had my period for about 3/4 years and have never used a tampon, ive tried but failed to insert it, i therefore just use pads. my mum insists that i try and use a tampon, but i wont as i can cope (just) with using pads, however, i wish i could go swimming at that time of the month- but hey. i would give your daughter the choice to do what she wants. i know this doesnt really help, but good luckxx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sexy b	Yes let her use them she just may have to use the heavier style tampons and I know that with all the different brands she will just need to experiment to see which ones work better for her and she may also have to use pantyliners until she gets used to how fast she may go thru a tampon with a heavier period and then after a few times she will be able to judge the time to change it but i think a tampon would be better than a pad which keeps the blood in close contact with the skin may make a bigger mess and at the same time has a greater ability to produce a foul odor then the tampon. So i would say yes let her and good luck to you both Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rita g	yes i dont see why not. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Nomoregoodbyes	Most of the people who have answered seem to be more than a little ignorant of exactly why no woman, particularly not a girl, should use tampons. If your daughter is mature then give her the means to learn about her body and introduce her to safer menstrual options – BEING MATURE DOES NOT MEAN USING TAMPONS! Tampons are not at all safe or hygienic, heavy periods or not – if she has heavy periods listen to JJ above me, do something about it and if she wants to use something other than pads then get her a menstrual cup! Really hun, having her use tampons is not a good idea at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sexybum272	i think you should let her use tampons as long as she feels comfortable doing so. Just stress to her that if she forgets to take out the tampon or leaves it inserted for a length of time she could get tss (toxic shock syndrome). But if the problem is heavy periods then as my mum did when i was growing to be a teenager, she took me to the doctor's who prescribed me tablets to help lighten the cycle and reduce cramps. Then maybe when you think that she might understand you might consider putting her on the pill this reduces the the heaviness and cramps of your menstrual cycle. Also it isn't unknown for developed teenagers to be having sex at 13, not to say that your daughter is but maybe it might be better to be safe than sorry. This then takes care of 2 birds with 1 stone as they say. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

*BritishBird**	I would say yes yes yes, i had a terrible battle with my mum as she didnt want me to use them and to be honest i used them anyway. It would be better if she had your support and you can explain the importance of using the right flow and changing them regularly, she will also be able to ask you questions. My mum ended up using them herself i have to add! Congrats, your little girl is growing up! P.s ignore the scare police! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Adrian Wapkaplett	If she feels ready. My 16 yr old won't try, but her 16 yr old cousin has been using tampons pretty much since day one. it's up to the girl. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Faith	Simply - no. It is a mothers responsibility to insure her daughter is healthy and educated on how to care for her own body, if your daughter is educated then she can make an educated choice, I can assure you if she understood her body and knew her options then she would not want to use tampons, and if you knew these things there is no way you would want her to use tampons either. If she wants to use internal options then consider getting her softcups or a menstrual cup, they are a lot healthier and more hygienic than tampons. Menstrual cups can be worn for up to 12 hours safely and without leaking as they hold far more blood so better suited for heavy periods and for wearing throughout her school day as she would not have to worry about changing. Menstrual cups can be worn for sports, worn at night and even worn before her period is due to avoid mess on her underwear while still getting used to having her period, they are also environmentally friendly as such will reduce your household waste. Menstrual cups are also cheaper for you and with a money back guarantee so if she does not like using them you can get your money back. More information; http://www.menstrualcups.org http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup I'd recommend a Divacup as these have a longer guarantee period, they are medical grade silicone, they can be boiled to sterilize if she wants, and bell-shaped cups are preferred over softcups as softcups are not suited to everyone's bodies. There are a few different brands with variations between them. Divacup – Silicone bell-shaped reusable menstrual cup. http://www.divacup.com 12 month money-back guarantee. Keeper – Rubber bell-shaped reusable menstrual cup. http://www.thekeeper.com 3 month money-back guarantee. Mooncup – Silicone bell-shaped reusable menstrual cup. http://www.mooncup.co.uk 3 month money-back guarantee. Lunette – Silicone bell-shaped reusable menstrual cup. http://www.lunette.fi Not sure on guarantee period. Instead – Soft plastic Diaphragm-shaped disposable menstrual cup. http://www.softcup.com Offer free samples on their web site. Her age is a major factor in that tampons are a greater risk to young women and girls because their bodies do not have the same antibodies as adult women do to deal with vaginal infections and TSS brought about from tampon use. Young women and girls are also still developing sexually so the mucosa of their vaginal walls are thinner and more delicate and so more prone to irritation and vaginal splitting from tampon use. As she is young she also may not be able to be responsible enough to change every 4 hours as is necessary and not wear at times such as when she is asleep or not heavy enough to use a tampon. The hymen breaking may be an issue for you and for her, but if it is not an issue for her and as long as she is aware of her body then she may very well be ready for internal menstrual options such as tampons, sponges, softcup and menstrual cups, although it may prove to be painful to break or stretch her hymen if hers is present and in tact. If she is wearing commercial pads then you may want to try introducing her to more comfortable options like organic pads, cloth pads, homemade pads, belted pads, or padded panties, she'd probably appreciate pads that feel cleaner and more comfortable. She'd probably feel better with her peers if she had pads with some street cred like leopard print pads, or pads with some other design and they may make her heavier periods easier if she can learn to better manage them in this way. Tampons are bad for a girl's/woman's vaginal health for a number of reasons; -The vaginal is self-cleaning, flushing out excess bacteria and dirt via vaginal discharge, but tampons plug-up the vagina preventing the vaginas natural self-cleaning functions thus preventing the vagina from defending itself against infection. -Tampons do not just absorb menstrual blood but also discharge, as such they dry out the mucosa of the vaginal walls that lead to irritation and vaginal splitting where bacteria can enter into the splits, these splits also make it easier for Toxic Shock Syndrome to take effect by providing a more direct route for toxins produced by bacteria to enter the blood stream. -Tampons leave fibres within the vagina where bacteria multiplying within the warm, moist, blood-filled material of the tampon can carry on causing problems within the vagina. -Tampons expand within the vagina, this can add to bloating making the wearer feel more uncomfortable and adding to menstrual cramping. Lengthways expanding tampons such as Tampax can also expand into the cervix adding to discomfort thus adding to menstrual cramping as well as causing harm to the cervix that can cause more serious problems. -Commercial tampons contain synthetic materials that increase absorption increasing risk of vaginal splitting, bacterial growth that leads to vaginal infection and TSS, as well as increasing irritation of the mucosa of the vaginal walls. -Commercial tampons are chemically treated and bleached; these chemicals could pose serious health risk to women using tampons, the immediate concern being that these chemicals can affect the vaginal pH, which in turn affect normal vaginal flora that can lead to infection and TSS. -Tampons negative affect on vaginal health in turn affects a woman's menstrual health; tampons are shown to result in more painful periods as well as longer and heavier menstruation. More information; http://www.spotsite.org http://www.tamponalert.org.uk http://www.wen.org.uk/sanpro http://www.seac.org/tampons http://cookiepuss.tripod.com/tampons.htm http://www.frontiernet.net/%7Eruthb/Tampons.html http://www.lauralee.com/news/femhygienetruth.htm http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/features/tampons_003834.htm http://www.keeper-menstrual-cup.com/keeper_articles.html http://www.vaginaverite.com/menstruation/tamponsafety.html She has over twenty different menstrual options to choose from, explain all these options to her and take her through the positives, negatives, dangers and issues relating to each of them, also explain to her about her body. Commercial tampons – e.g. Tampax Organic tampons – e.g. Natracare Sponge tampons – e.g. Jade & Pearl Soft tampons – e.g. Gynotex Homemade tampons Padettes Commercial pads – e.g. Always Organic pads – e.g. Organic Essentials Cloth pads – e.g. Gladrags Pad belts – e.g. Ready's Homemade pads Padded panties – e.g. Lunapanties Period blankets Silicone bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Divacup Rubber bell-shaped menstrual cups – e.g. Keeper Softcups – e.g. Instead Diaphragms used as menstrual cups Homemade menstrual cups Free-flow Free-flow layering Free-flow instinctive Extraction I would also suggest doing something about her heavy periods, although it is perfectly normal in teenage years due to hormonal imbalance it can still make it difficult, speaking from personal experience. You may want to consider getting her Evening Primrose Oil or Black Cohosh to help regulate her hormones and reduce the bleeding, Kelp tablets can help as well, her diet is also very important – make sure she has enough iron, high protein foods, green leafy vegetables, root vegetables and wholegrain foods. Due to the affect Please do not put her on the pill as some people have suggested, hormonal birth control is a very extreme form of birth control, not suitable or required for dealing with menstrual problems but unfortunately often prescribed by doctors as a quick-fix. Hormonal birth control will simply suppress her menstrual cycle; this is not a positive for someone her age as this is just the time when she needs to learn about her menstrual cycle. It also means if there is a real problem it will be harder to detect when she is older and possibly make the problem worse when she comes off hormonal birth control. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No