The Food and Drug Administration now regulates tampon absorbency, which is defined as the rate at which a tampon soaks up menstrual blood. Absorbency is measured in grams of fluid, and you will find absorbency ratings on all tampon boxes. Specifically, the following tampons are readily available:
• Light or Junior Absorbency: 6 grams of blood or less. This tampon is good for the end of a woman’s period when she has the lightest flow.
• Regular Absorbency: 6 to 9 grams of blood. As the name suggests, this tampon is good for many women on most days of their periods.
• Super Absorbency: 9 to 12 grams of blood. This tampon will provide the extra absorption that some women need on their first 1 to 2 days of heavier bleeding.
• Super-Plus Absorbency: 12 to 15 grams of blood. Some women experience especially heavy bleeding on their period and may require this tampon.
• Ultra-Absorbency: 15 to 18 grams of blood. Most women will never need to use this tampon. If this tampon is necessary, a visit to the gynecologist may be wise in order to evaluate the cause of this extremely heavy menstruation.
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