What should I consider if I want to keep using tampons, whether they are LOLA’s or not?Updated 4 months ago

LOLA Expert & Women's Health Expert, Dr. Navia Mysore, MD has 3 helpful tips for you to consider:

1. "Many products we use on a daily basis contain trace amounts of various chemicals and metals. What is important is for brands to be transparent about this and to provide consumers with as much information as possible so they can make informed decisions about the products they use."
   
   
2. "I recommend to my patients that they avoid buying tampons with fragrance, colorants, or plastic materials like polyester, polypropylene, or polyethylene. Ideally, one would look for tampons that are 100% cotton and list fewer overall ingredients."
   
   
3. "I recommend washing hands before and after tampon insertion and removal to reduce the risk of bacterial spread and to avoid using tampons at night. I also recommend changing tampons every 4-6 hours, and to make sure they do not have a tampon inserted for longer than 8 hours to reduce the risk of toxic shock syndrome."