Allergic to Sanitary Pads/Tampons?!

[Kree]

Is this possible?
To be allergic to the sanitary pads..That is, it causes itching etc.

[sandi101]

I have the solution!!!!!....Maxim brand organic and natural tampons, pads, and pantiliners. They are made from cotton and are completely chemical and synthetic free. The big brand names on the market shelves use chemicals and synthetics in their products because they are faster and cheaper to make, but they don't think about the small percentage of women that get irritated from these materials, let alone the environmental impact these materials can have (but that's another story). Maxim brand products are made from cotton and are hypoallergenic. They changed my life!!! Try them out...you can buy them on www.****.com.
Let me know how it works

[deeg57]

I always felt like I had a yeast infection after my period.  Found out it's the perfume/scent they use.  Try the non-scented tampons and napkins and see if that helps.

[kenziesmom]

If you go to a health food store, many carry disposable pads and tampons that are cotton.  They are a little pricier, but may be worth it because they don't have perfumes, dyes or chemicals.  I've been looking into it myself, because I have vulvar vestibulitis.  Good luck.

[rusalka]

Me too! and my sisters.  It is not only rayon but the perfumes they put in things.  Some toilet paper has the same effect.  There are some pads that are cotton but changing often even when your flow is  light helps to prevent the rash also wear skirts instead of trousers so the air circulates and always cotton knickers and no pantyhose unless you cut the middle section out. It creates a sweat and traps moisture which can give you the rash.  Good luck!

[needshelp]

I had that problem for yrs, was told it was just me lol. Glad to hear someone else has the same issue. Thankfully i no longer have that problem though. I did try the cup for a few months, it works but can be messy if your cycle is heavy.

[AndiJ78]

I had heard about this a while ago, some women having allergic reactions to the rayon that is used in some tampons and pads, there are product alternatives out there (pads/tampons that are rayon free, the diva cup/instead cup as mentioned above), but it may take some looking. I agree, the idea of having to wash them makes me cringe a little as well.

Andi