After using tampons as instructed, 24-year-old model Lauren began experiencing flu like symptoms, escalating to renal failure and 2 heart attacks. These were the life-threatening effects of toxic shock syndrome, that almost cost her life.
For two years Melanie thought she had Lyme disease but the real reason for her weird symptoms was something completely different. She shares her story to ensure women are being extra vigilant when using tampons.
Just days after Maddy turned 19, she died from toxic shock syndrome. Her mum shares her story to remind women just how dangerous mTSS can be