We’ve all experienced an oddly-heavy menstrual flow at some point. From stress to birth control pills and minor hormonal fluctuations in the body, a host of factors can make you bleed a river down there. In fact, you could also experience heavy bleeding during the initial one-three days of shark week compared to the later days. However, if a tampon-drenching period is a regular feat in your life, you must consult with your doc as it could be a sign of an underlying health complication. In the meantime, here’s what you can do to manage those uncomfortable days of heavy menstrual flow– invest in a pack of leak-proof tampons. Here’s everything you need to know about how to choose tampons for heavy flow:
Signs Of Heavy Period Flow
Before we get into details about how to choose tampons for heavy period flow, let’s understand what it’s all about. For the unversed, abnormally heavy bleeding or a prolonged period is known as menorrhagia. Here are its six main symptoms that you should check for:
-A fully-soaked sanitary pad/tampon every one-two hours consecutively for several hours.
-Stained bedsheets at night that make it necessary for you to wake up every few hours to change your period aid.
-Experiencing leakages despite using big-sized sanitary pads.
-Bleeding for more than a week on your period.
-Passing large blood clots.
-Heavy bleeding accompanied by symptoms of anemia like fatigue and shortness of breath.
How To Choose A Tampon For Heavy Period Flow
Navigating through shark week when your menstrual flow is heavy can be quite difficult. However, using the right tampon can take the edge off it and make your life easier. Here are four points you need to keep in mind while choosing a tampon for heavy period flow:
Don’t Be Wary Of Big-Sized Tampons
Unlike sanitary pads and menstrual cups, tampon sizes have more to do with absorbency than their dimensions. Bigger the tampon size, more absorbent it is. This means that inserting a large tampon won’t hurt. So put your fear of “big tampons” aside and give them a go if your menstrual flow is heavy.
Start With A Regular-Sized Tampon
While it makes sense to go for a super-sized/extra-large one in case of heavy menstrual flow, always start with a medium/regular absorbency tampon to test the waters first. If it works well, you can stick to it. If not, you can try a size bigger. This is because using a highly-absorbent tampon can soak up your vaginal fluids and render your vagina dry causing itching and irritation. So always go up the tampon-size ladder one step at a time.
Mix & Match
Your periods may not be as heavy during the last few days as they are during the initial ones. So you can use a combination of regular and big-sized tampons during shark week–big ones for the first two-three days and smaller ones for the days ahead. Doing so can keep the balance of vaginal fluids intact and prevent vaginal dryness at bay.
Consider Your Lifestyle
If you’re into a sport or gymming and lead an active lifestyle, you may want to consider using a tampon with a higher absorbency to keep leakages at bay. Additionally, while traveling, prolonged sitting or visiting a place where changing a tampon isn’t feasible, you may want to step out wearing a bigger tampon for leak proof protection.
Sirona Recommends Best Tampons For Heavy Flow
Sirona Non-Applicator Tampons
Made with highly-absorbent fibre, these tampons offer leak proof protection and are super-comfy to wear. They come with a twist-turn opening for easy insertion and have curved grooves for reliable protection.
Sirona Applicator Tampons
These tampons come with a syringe-like applicator to help insert them easily. They’re comfy, odour-free, and come in three different sizes. You can choose one according to your period flow and rely on them for leak proof protection.
Sirona 100% Organic Cotton Tampons
These tampons are a godsend if you have heavy period flow. Made with 100% organic cotton, they’re super-gentle on the vagina and absorb period blood effectively to prevent leakages. They’re FDA-approved and super-safe to use.
That’s all on how to choose a tampon for heavy period flow, folks. We’re sure that these pointers and products will keep you comfy and covered all day long even if you experience heavy bleeding during shark week.
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