The Difference Cloth Can Make Using cloth pads can potentially decrease your flow, period discomfort and risk of yeast infections. Most women report that switching to cloth has made most or all of these changes in their monthly cycle. It only makes sense. Cloth has none of the chemical laden properties that disposables have and cloth pads “breathe” to keep you cool and comfortable. It’s ironic that disposable manufacturers call their pads “sanitary pads” when there’s nothing sanitary about them. There’s no actual product sterilization and they’re loaded with dioxins from the bleaching process used in their manufacture. Dioxins, the side-effect of chlorine bleaching, are suspected carcinogens and resistant to biological breakdown. One of the Benefits of Cloth Wipes If you experience feminine itching or dryness, try using cloth wipes during sensitive times to help ease the discomfort. Regular TP can irritate and contribute to dryness which makes those times even more uncomfortable. Dampening the cloth wipe with warm water and using it as a warm compress can also benefit. Did You Know? A woman is born with all the eggs she’ll ever have! The number of eggs depends upon age. The highest number is actually found before birth. Here's how it happens: A 20-week-old female fetus (still in her mother's uterus) has approximately 7 million eggs. At birth the number decreases to about 2 million. By the time she enters puberty she will have between 300,000 and 500,000 eggs. Only between 400 and 500 will ripen into mature eggs during her life. Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxic shock syndrome has been associated with the use of tampons. If you currently use tampons, be sure to read the information leaflet included in the box you purchased. CLINICAL FEATURES Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and rash. It can rapidly progress to severe and intractable hypotension and multisystem dysfunction. Desquamation, particularly on the palms and soles can occur 1-2 weeks after onset of the illness. ETIOLOGIC AGENT Usually exotoxin producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium. INCIDENCE In the United States, annual incidence is 1-2/100,000 women 15-44 years of age (last active surveillance done in 1987). SEQUELAE 5% of all cases are fatal. TRANSMISSION S. aureus commonly colonizes skin and mucous membranes in humans. TSS has been associated with use of tampons and intravaginal contraceptive devices in women and occurs as a complication of skin abscesses or surgery. RISK GROUPS Menstruating women, women using barrier contraceptive devices, persons who have undergone nasal surgery, and persons with postoperative staphylococcal wound infections. Content source: Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CDC) / Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases

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