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 ...

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