June 2018 PMID 29678918

Impact of Currently Marketed Tampons and Menstrual Cups on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin 1 Production .

Louis Nonfoux, Myriam Chiaruzzi, Cédric Badiou, Jessica Baude, Anne Tristan, Jean Thioulouse, Daniel Muller, Claire Prigent-Combaret, Gérard Lina

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65
Peak: 5 in Jan 2024
across 6 sources since Jan 2020

Extended reach

112,345
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Total likes

329

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Jan 2020 – Mar 2025

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What people are saying

Posts reveal a focus on the biological risks of menstrual cups, with phrases like 'más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias' and references to bacterial growth and oxygen levels, demonstrating engagement with scientific details. The tone varies from concern to curiosity, reflecting an interest in the safety and health impact of these products, which shapes the overall moderate impact assessment.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize that the study shows menstrual cups could promote bacterial growth similar to or greater than tampons, aligning with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The posts express curiosity about the health implications and explore the details of bacterial proliferation and risks associated with menstrual products.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many comments delve into the subject, referencing specific aspects of the research like bacteria, oxygen levels, or toxic shock syndrome, indicating active participation.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussion suggests awareness of the potential health risks, and some posts highlight that current use and misconceptions can have significant health implications, showing moderate influence.

Abstract in brief

  • This study evaluated how different types of tampons and menstrual cups affect the growth of Staphylococcus aureus and the production of Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin 1 (TSST-1), finding that some products, especially menstrual cups, may promote higher bacterial growth and toxin production.
  • Results showed that destructured tampons generally support more bacterial growth and toxin production compared to unaltered tampons, and menstrual cups tend to create conditions that favor bacterial growth due to the additional air they introduce.
  • The findings suggest that menstrual cups are not inherently safer than tampons in terms of risk for Toxic Shock Syndrome, and both require proper use and precautions to minimize health risks for users.

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Ася
@nikogdabolshe_ · X

Очень много про чаши в реплаях. И хочется напомнить, что насколько чаши безопасны — неизвестно. Небольшое исследование, например, показало, что чаши не безопаснее тампонов. https://t.co/A1ECRE1Jt7 https://t.co/oepuzwotvT

Nov 24, 2022 · 15 likes · 4,597 followers View post →
Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Et pour les cups ? Selon certaines études, la croissance des staphylocoques et la synthèse de la toxine TSST-1 dont plus marquées en raison de la présence d’oxygène et de C02 en plus grande quantité qu’avec les tampons https://t.co/aQ7PJfXBer

Jan 18, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 79,243 followers View post →
Shoobz
@shOoObz · X

Wild how something deadly was practically eliminated by just a corporate decision. Anyway that lead me to the phrase “biologically incompatible technology” (https://t.co/TJcP6BgBKc) which is the idea that an innovation can create a biological issue not previously expected/seen

Dec 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 13,738 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@undiaenenero @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey la copita tiene más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias que los tampones, según el estudio https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 499 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@ElChelosphan @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey La bacteria del shock tóxico no es externa, es una proliferación excesiva de una bacteria ya presente en el organismo, propia de la fauna vaginal. Infórmense bien. https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 499 followers View post →
パッパラ療法士/PT,Health Science
@physio_labo · X

過去に産婦人科医の先生にシェアした報告。 月経カップやタンポンがトキシックショックの原因となっていたという報告。 黄色ブドウ球菌の経時変化の画像あり。 #トキシックショック Tampons and Menstrual Cups on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Toxic Shock Syndrome https://t.co/iD7LPjoqz4

Apr 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 119 followers View post →

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˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@ElChelosphan @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey La bacteria del shock tóxico no es externa, es una proliferación excesiva de una bacteria ya presente en el organismo, propia de la fauna vaginal. Infórmense bien. https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 5 likes · 499 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@GNRftEminem @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey la copita tiene más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias que los tampones, según el estudio. Que la hiervas no evita nada, porque la bacteria del shock tóxico es parte de la fauna vaginal, no de origen externo. https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 499 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@akumerca @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey la copita tiene más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias que los tampones, según el estudio https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@chuuyaR34 @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey la copita tiene más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias que los tampones, según el estudio https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 1 like · 499 followers View post →
˖˚⭑ ✧ Ale ✧ ⭑˚˖: ⋆✴︎˚。⋆₊°。❆
@carpetempestas · X

@undiaenenero @tcitodepeperina @c90mikey la copita tiene más chance de generar proliferación de bacterias que los tampones, según el estudio https://t.co/TQPbSOvvgw

Jan 6, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 499 followers View post →
Aritex Biotech
@aritexbiotech · X

Did you know that cups can cause toxic shock syndrome too? Check out the research... https://t.co/bwnwRMOE21 #menstrualhealth https://t.co/R5bpRbUI8B

Jul 4, 2023 · 14 followers View post →
SnowofCrissy
@SnowofCrissy · X

RT @shOoObz: Wild how something deadly was practically eliminated by just a corporate decision. Anyway that lead me to the phrase “biologic…

Dec 26, 2022 · 1 share · 171 followers View post →
Shoobz
@shOoObz · X

Wild how something deadly was practically eliminated by just a corporate decision. Anyway that lead me to the phrase “biologically incompatible technology” (https://t.co/TJcP6BgBKc) which is the idea that an innovation can create a biological issue not previously expected/seen

Dec 26, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 13,738 followers View post →
Ася
@nikogdabolshe_ · X

Очень много про чаши в реплаях. И хочется напомнить, что насколько чаши безопасны — неизвестно. Небольшое исследование, например, показало, что чаши не безопаснее тампонов. https://t.co/A1ECRE1Jt7 https://t.co/oepuzwotvT

Nov 24, 2022 · 15 likes · 4,597 followers View post →
Queen Neterftiti
@neterftiti · X

@slxthkween @LadieLabrys Impact of Currently Marketed Tampons and Menstrual Cups on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Toxic Shock Syndrome Toxin 1 Production In Vitro | Applied and Environmental Microbiology https://t.co/BYDnisbQ5t

Nov 14, 2022 · 52 followers View post →
neKristīne
@cresado · X

@laumapret @SpiderofSwords @KPitkevica TŠS nav kaut kas, kam būtu obligātā ziņošana, tā kā underreporting, meklējot tikai publiski pieejamus case studies, būs milzīgs. Tā ir reta, bet ne eksotiska un īpaši jauna parādība. Attiecīgās baktērijas dzīvotspēja tamponos un piltuvēs ir pētīta. https://t.co/H0wRIHDF6u

Nov 6, 2022 · 1 like · 365 followers View post →
パッパラ療法士/PT,Health Science
@physio_labo · X

過去に産婦人科医の先生にシェアした報告。 月経カップやタンポンがトキシックショックの原因となっていたという報告。 黄色ブドウ球菌の経時変化の画像あり。 #トキシックショック Tampons and Menstrual Cups on Staphylococcus aureus Growth and Toxic Shock Syndrome https://t.co/iD7LPjoqz4

Apr 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 119 followers View post →
radsbittersweet
@radsbittersweet · X

RT @Le___Doc: Et pour les cups ? Selon certaines études, la croissance des staphylocoques et la synthèse de la toxine TSST-1 dont plus mar…

Jan 19, 2020 · 2 shares · 830 followers View post →
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@ClemToinon · X

RT @Le___Doc: Et pour les cups ? Selon certaines études, la croissance des staphylocoques et la synthèse de la toxine TSST-1 dont plus mar…

Jan 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 314 followers View post →
Le Doc
@DrFranckClarot · X

Et pour les cups ? Selon certaines études, la croissance des staphylocoques et la synthèse de la toxine TSST-1 dont plus marquées en raison de la présence d’oxygène et de C02 en plus grande quantité qu’avec les tampons https://t.co/aQ7PJfXBer

Jan 18, 2020 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 79,243 followers View post →