Lawsuit: Woman Sues After Losing Leg to Toxic Shock Syndrome

Lauren Wasser is a voice for all women who have suffered health conditions because of Toxic Shock Syndrome.

Wasser lost her leg due to Toxic Shock Syndrome.  Honestly, after reading her story, she is lucky to be alive.

I first heard about Toxic Shock Syndrome in the late 70s and early 80s. Young women were warned not to leave tampons in too long and to change them regularly.  But how often is often enough?  And how much of it depends on your body's chemistry?  Is an hour too long sometimes or not?

A few years ago, I switched to the Diva Cup.  I heard about the Diva Cup on the TV show "Naked and Afraid."  The female contestants would wear the Diva Cup when they had their menstrual cycles because they were naked.  And they raved about the Diva Cup.  They're available on Amazon.

The thing with the Diva Cup is it seems less likely to cause Toxic Shock Syndrome and there's also a lower risk of a yeast infection.  But there are warnings about when not to use the product on the company's website.

It also seems less wasteful.  And there are no chemicals used in a Diva Cup.

The Diva Cup, first known as the Fleurcup, has been around in France for many years.  American women only now are beginning to hear about the Diva Cup.  And there are two sizes: one for pre-childbirth and one for post-childbirth.  Do your research.

Maybe Lauren Wasser's lawsuit will bring Toxic Shock Syndrome to the attention of women and tampon users all over the world.  Maybe her lawsuit will save a life...

She's an actress, a model and now an activist sharing a message.  You'll be hearing her name again.