How to use catheter tampons

Catheter tampons are generally used by many women during their menstrual period, but some usage methods and techniques, as well as various details cannot be ignored, because we all know that sometimes if you don’t pay attention to the details of your method, it may invisibly cause some impact on your reproductive health. So the following is a detailed introduction to the correct use of catheter tampons.

First, let us understand the structure of the catheter tampon. As shown in the figure, the catheter of the catheter-type tampon is divided into an outer catheter and an inner catheter. The outer tube is printed with an outer convex pattern to prevent slipping so that the user can hold it firmly. A drawstring is left at the tail of the inner catheter.

Now that we have a complete understanding of catheter tampons, for our own health, we need to wash our hands before using them and check whether the packaging of the tampon is intact to ensure that the tampon is not contaminated.

Adjust your body to a relaxed state and adopt the most comfortable and natural posture for yourself (such as sitting on the toilet seat with your legs open, putting one leg on the toilet seat, or standing with your legs apart and bent). Open the package and hold the applicator tampon correctly. Use your thumb and middle finger to pinch the anti-slip part of the outer catheter, and place your index finger on the tail of the inner catheter.

Slowly push the outer catheter into your vagina until your thumb and middle finger touch your body. (If you feel pain during this process, it is likely that you pushed it in too fast. And because the female vagina is curved, if you encounter resistance during insertion, you only need to adjust the angle.)

Use your index finger to push the inner catheter hard to push the cotton core into the body, then remove and discard the inner and outer catheters together, leaving the drawstring outside the body. That’s it!

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Precautions

It is best to change the tampon every 3 to 6 hours. You can change the tampon in time according to your own situation, but the tampon should not be left in the body for more than 8 hours.

After use, the catheter, cotton core and plastic film should not be flushed into the toilet to avoid blockage.

Do not use tampons during non-menstrual periods

After understanding these usage methods, your reproductive health can be guaranteed. It is also necessary to remind every woman to pay attention to nutritional supplements during the menstrual period, keep warm, and try to avoid raw, cold and irritating foods. This can also relieve various discomforts during the menstrual period.