摘要 |
A tampon assembly is provided including an absorbent body (12) having a distal end and a proximal end; the absorbent body being shaped, and sized for insertion into a body cavity for collecting discharged body fluids when positioned within the body cavity; a withdrawal string (18) being attached through the distal end of the absorbent body, and having a thickening (22) provided on a distal portion thereof; the withdrawal string being of a length such that when the absorbent body is positioned within the body cavity the distal portion is positioned outside the body; the thickening being for indicating to a user the presence of the absorbent body within the body cavity; and further being for enabling the withdrawal of the absorbent body from the body cavity. |