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Is it bad to sleep with a tampon in

I have never slept with a tampon in before but i don't have any pads in my house. will it be ok for me to sleep with a tampon just this one time?

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HELLO, YOU CAN. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Is it safe to use tampons? How many hours should I change my tampons? If I use tampons, will I avoid getting menstrual leaks on my pants?

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Tampons are safe to use , rather those who have heavy periods tampons are better than sanitary napkins, leak chances are very less..there are also menstrual cups which can be used ...  Read More

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Hi my name is khadija am in 9th and I am 13 years old I wanted to ask a question that can a use tampons in my periods

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Tampons r safe ...  Read More

Are tampons safe for use if changed regularly? Is it safe to use while sleeping overnight? How to prevent Toxic shock syndrome?

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Hello, I understand your concern. Tampons are safe but not more than sanitary napkins. You may use tampons during day, but at night while sleeping it's necessary to use sanitary napkins. Tampons shoul ...  Read More

Whenever i went for sleep i having bad and fear dreams , i am very scared due to this please do help me

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Hi..... Get regular exercise. Moderate, regular exercise at least four to five hours before bedtime may help you feel more awake during the day and sleep better at night... Don't put up with pain. If ...  Read More

Which one to use? I have never used a tampon before and would like to know which will be suitable. Would like to know the odds.

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Hello.... Tampons or sanitary pads you can use either of them which ever you feel comfortable... generally people are not very comfortable with tampons as you need to insert it into vagina...but then ...  Read More

From last 2 to 3 years I have been using tampons but lot of people tel me that it is unhealthy to be used but I find it comfortable. Need to check shall I switch to menstrual cups, if tampons are considered bad? I am an unmarried girl not sure if cups can suit me or may loosen the private part of mine

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I would suggest you to continue using tampons at present Only thing you should be precautious of is hygeine and replace tampons every 4 hours like the sanitary napkins Menstrual cup is a good option ...  Read More

I am new to my period and I just got it but when I try to put a tampon in and this is my first time trying a tampon I feel like I'm going to puke

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Discuss with your mother. She will be your best guide. And moreover it happens in the starting... You will get adjusted to it soon ...  Read More

I am going on a vacation and will be going swimming at the beach. Is it okay to use a tampon while swimming? If not, can you suggest an alternative

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Hi good evening Thnxs for your question Why u need to use tampon while swimming? No need Use my online consultation link for further advise prac.to/drpanchani ...  Read More

My wife is suffering from bad cough. This happens when she lye down to sleep Please help as u am unable find any doctor now

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Hello . ..Does she has any breathing problem , ? Any other symptoms other than this, she needs chest x ray to be done , cough could be due to lung infection , asthma , secondary to heart problem. Diff ...  Read More

If I don't get enough sleep I feel pain in legs and shoulders. I am also taking tryptomer 10mg for sleep disorder

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Sleep properly Drink ample of water Multivitamins Nutritious diet Daily exercise ...  Read More

I am not able to find my tampon inside my vagina. I don't remember taking it out. But it's no where. I took a search inside but it's not there not even thread. What should I do?

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Reach out to your nearest gynecologist ...  Read More

I have sleeping habit on my stomach Until I don't sleep on my stomach I don't fall asleep I try to sleep on my back but I don't fall asleep How can i change my habit?

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Don't change your habit . I don't know how you got an idea that it is a wrong position for sleeping. ...  Read More

I had surgery(discharge summary attached) on 22.08.2022...Can I use tampons during periods(surgery was not done vaginally)?Will it affect the vaginal repair,vagina feels a bit tighter than before...Please reply

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U can use ...  Read More

Tampon was inserted with out layer of plastic by mistake. She realised it when she removed it post 5 hours. The plastic didn't have any sharp edges. As of now no pain or any other symptoms.. can she develop any sort of infection?

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Reach for detailed discussion ...  Read More

Is sleeping left side effect heart? I personally feel comfortable sleeping left side. Pls guide if sleeping left side is bad for heart.

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no, u can sleep on any side..heart will not be affected by it. ...  Read More

Since 1-2 weeks, I am unable to attain quality sleep. Its like i would struggle to sleep at night, and sometimes sleep early also but my sleep breaks early morning and even if i try to sleep break/sleep again cycle goes on till 9AM then i wake up. After this feel eye fatigue/burn throughout the day. Please help me, i do exercise 2-3 days a week an

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Don't worry! Take 1tab of Alprax (0.25mg) at bedtime on alternate days for 14days.. you will have a proper sleep :) take care. ...  Read More

Hi I am 14 years old and was thinking of trying tampons this time as I am a swimmer . All the gynaecologist say that it's fine for me to use it . I was wondering which tampon should I use for the first time ? If you could tell me the specific brand and type considering my age .

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Sanfe or safecup ...  Read More

After sleep in bad then lift side suddenly vertigo I have started vertin 8 mg twice a day pl. Tell me consult witch type of doctor

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Ur family Physcian ...  Read More

Hi my name is khadija I am studying in 9th grade and I wanted to ask that can I use a tampon in my periods

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Yes But change it at 6 hrs interval ...  Read More

After getting uti and from constant friction of using tampons, I have got swelling on vaginal opening and inside walls. It is excessively sensitive to touch, walls enclose after constant touch and swollen opening causes the feeling of burning and pee-like sensations. Please advise.

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You need to get yourself a per speculum examination. Kindly visit a gynaecologist near by ...  Read More

I am using nexito 10 for a while due to some anxiety. Some times at night I am getting bad ideas and irrelevant thoughts while sleeping. Can escatilopram long usage may get diabetes?

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No it will not lead to Diabetes ...  Read More

She putted tampon in her vagina and its not coming out. the string is also broken and when she is trying to bring it out with fingers and its not coming out. now blood is also coming out from vagina but tampon is still there. now what she has to do bring that out.

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Use a twizer Or go to a local Gynaecologist ...  Read More

Does the usage of Tampon changes the size and shape of vagina. Even when I use a tampon without applicator it hurts a lot while pushing it inside.

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The use of tampon doesn't change the size and shape of vagina... however use of tampons and less frequent changing can be associated with vaginal infections.. kindly get yourself examined by a gynae ...  Read More

Hi, I am a 20 yr..I have my regular periods and I am absolutely having no issues with it. I exercise regularly and maintain a good diet and a healthy lifestyle. I am trainee cabin crew And very soon I will be having a session in the water And probably I will be on my periods at that time I cannot refrain from the session And henceforth I will

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Yes it is safe to use a tampon and by any chance if it gets stuck you can go to a gynecologist And Get It removed... also you can try postponing your periods or preponing it... if you feel comfortabl ...  Read More

Am suffering bad dreams at night...Am fearing to sleep bcos the dreams has dangerous and am fearing about the dreams...

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Maybe you are thinking about something and getting stressed. Try to calm down and change your thought process. I am an online counselor and can help you through counseling. Please get in touch with me ...  Read More

Today I am on the 2nd day of my period and I thought I will try to use a tampon of regular absorbency. I pushed it in without the plastic applicator, and it went all the way in till the end. When I bent down to pickup something, it hurt a little as well as when I sat down on bed. I did not feel nausea or anything immediately but in 5 minutes I was

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You do not have to push it in so high.TSS happens when you forget a tampon inside and it gets infected.Connect with me for online consultation for more details. ...  Read More

I am 15 and just started using tampons. I put one in and can feel it as a walk, sit, etc. it does not hurt, it is just a bit uncomfortable. I put it in as far as I could and am not sure why I could still feel it

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Maybe this is not fitting in you.Put inside as much as possible otherwise it will come out.Even though you are not comfortable with that use alternate method choice is yours.Best is sanitary napkin. ...  Read More

I inserted a tampon but cannot remember taking it out. I cannot feel anything when I insert my fingers into my vagina but was wondering if the tampon is still in could it go so far in that I could not feel it with my fingers? Thank you.

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Sometimes tampon can get expelled on their own or get lost in the posterior fornix ...so it is better if you have a doubt go and get yourself examined by a gynecologist near you so that if there is so ...  Read More

I went to the gynecologist for a ladies exam yesterday and they found that I'd forgotten a tampon inside of me. It had been in there for at least nine days (gross, I know, I'm sorry). Later that day that they removed it, I began getting tender pain in my groin on the right side. I know I didn't pull any muscle. I'm thinking that my body's immune re

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Get a proper course of antibiotics and get your blood test for infection. Lost tampon is a huge source of infection ...  Read More

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