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16 June 2026

At 24, she lost both legs after using tampons: “I almost died because of…”

At 24, Lauren Wasser contracted menstrual toxic shock syndrome from a tampon, resulting in the amputation of her right leg—and seven years later, her left leg as well. Now, she’s determined to expose the hidden dangers of a product millions of women use daily, refusing to let her story fade into silence.

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Image d'illustration © TopTenPlay EN
Image d’illustration © TopTenPlay EN

In 2012, Lauren Wasser walked into a hospital emergency room…

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