Vaginal moisure balance tampon and process

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1997-03-11

1998-10-06

Clarke, Robert A.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

604904, 604378, A61F 1315

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058170774

ABSTRACT:
Vaginal epithelium drying is substantially reduced or prevented by reducing the capillary suction pressure of a tampon in early use. This is accomplished by modifying the capillary suction pressure of the surface of the tampon by using hydrophobic components in the tampon, such as hydrophobic fibers and/or hydrophobic cover material. Other means of obtaining a lower capillary suction pressure include increasing the denier of the fibers in the tampon's absorbent core and/or decreasing the density of the tampon.

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