Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Passing blood clots when you're not on your period, or experiencing a sudden gush ...

Here's what you should know. Can wearing a tampon while you sleep cause toxic shock syndrome? It's rare. But using more absorbent tampons or leaving them in for too long can raise your risk of ...

Some progesterone-only hormonal contraceptives may carry similar clot risk to certain combined pills, a new study published in JAMA Network Open found. A team of Danish researchers examined the ...

If blood dries and clots around the tampon, it can get "glued in place" so that when a doctor tries to remove it, it could further damage the wound. If you're stuck in the wilderness and need to ...