Females - can a tampon full of chlorine water cause damage

[AnxietyGurl]

So a little bit tmi. I am on vacation and I just got my period. I put a tampon in and went in the pool around 11. At 4 I took the tampon out and realized it was full of pool water. Can you get an infection or tss from that? I don't have much pain. Just normal period pain I think but I'm starting to panic. Being away from home doesn't help either. Thanks in advance.

[swgrl09]

Ive swam with tampons a lot and never had a problem. I'm sure you are fine.

[AnxietyGurl]

Thanks for replying! I definitely have swam with Tampons before, I just never noticed pool water on it. But my anxiety is usually heightened when I'm away from home.

[misslove]

Lots of girls swim with tampons and I'm sure if there were any health risks there would be warnings all over. You'll be fine!

[AnxietyGurl]

Thanks for your reply. I'm almost positive I'll be ok. Of course when I mentioned it to my mom she said "that doesn't sound good!" Obviously she doesn't understand my anxiety!

[AnxietyGurl]

Now I'm a little itchy down there. Should I be worried?

[Worried1234]

No need to worry-I have swum many many times with tampons with no ill effects :-) you're fine

Xx

[Pepperpot]

Tampons are designed for women to use whilst swimming.

[AnxietyGurl]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the responses.