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Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome: Wearing a Tampon for More Than Six Hours Increases Risk | Newsroom | Inserm
Save Our Jewels - Don't increase your risk of developing toxic shock syndrome by wearing your tampon at night! You should never sleep in tampons, not even your menstrual cup. Use one
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