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A tampon is a plug of cotton or other absorbent
material inserted into a body cavity or wound to
absorb bodily fluid. The most common type in daily
use (and the topic of the remainder of this article)
is a usually disposable plug that is designed to
be inserted into the vagina during menstruation
to absorb the flow of blood. The use of these devices
has occasionally caused infection and (rarely) death
(see Toxic shock syndrome). In the United States,
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates
tampons as medical devices.
Tampons come in various sizes, which are related
to their absorbency ratings and packaging. The shape
of all tampons is basically the same; long rounded
cylinders. Tampons sold in the United States are
made of cotton, rayon, or a blend of the two. Tampons
are sold individually wrapped to keep them clean,
although they are not sterile, nor are tampon companies
required by law to list the ingredients in them.
They have a string for ease of removal, and may
be packaged inside an applicator to aid insertion... |
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