Could Tampons Cause Infertility?

Q. Can prolonged use of tampons negatively affect my chances for getting pregnant? A. There seems to be no association between infection rate or fertility problems with tampon use.

Can tampons cause blocked fallopian tubes?

Some people think a tampon could block the cervix and send the period blood “backwards” into the uterus and out of the fallopian tubes. Not possible.

Do tampons have long term effects?

Bacteria can grow on a tampon that is left in for too long, increasing the risk of vaginal or bladder infections, as well as toxic shock syndrome (TSS).