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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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Not safe, cause infections and vaginitis. ...  Read More

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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Hi. Tampons are safe but you must know to use them properly . ...  Read More

Ive used tampons for 2-3 years and have had no problems but recently i tried to put one in and it hurt like crazy! it felt like there was already one in but there wasn't

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HELLO, TAKE VEGINAL DOUCHE HOT WATER WITH BETADIN SOLUTION FOUR LEEDS WASH PROPER OR SIT IN TUB FOR SEVEN TO TEN MINUTES TWO TIMES. AS REQUIRED. TAB SIGMOFALM TWO TIMES A DAY AFTER FOOD AS REQUIRED. ...  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

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

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 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

I used a tampon for about 3-4 hours by the end of my second day of my cycle. Since the time I removed it, I've had little to no bleeding and I'm on my 4th day now. Normally the flow resumes to light or medium in a couple of hours. Is this something that I need to worry about?

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Hi, it doesn't seen anything to be worried about. U can consult me online if u have any further doubts. ...  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

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. You can use it but you must change it at regular intervals. ...  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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Connect please ...  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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Plication was done in post vaginal wall . It will feel strengthened . You can use tampons ...  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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No ...  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 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

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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Take a twister gently and slowly hook it out ,,, It will come out ...  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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Connect for details ...  Read More

So I was always looking for options and alternatives for pads as they were always messy and uncomfortable for me. So I researched online and came across menstural cup and tampons. I was little nervous at first but I thought of giving my first try to tampons. At first I wasn't able to insert it properly so I removed it and again gave it a try and it

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No, this things not responsible for miscarriage n all.. Miscarriage happens due to inability to hold concepitus by uterus n cervix.. No role of vaginal in that.. Only concern with tampons if forge ...  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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May be. Why in doubt. See a gynaecologist as forgotten tampon can be dangerous. ...  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

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

This may sound like a joke. I just pulled a tampon out of my vagina after having ended my period for about a week. It was all brown and smelled quite strong. Is there anything else I should do?

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Just to be safe start on Co amoxiclav 625 mg three times a day for a 5 days. ...  Read More

Today when I got home from a day out I can’t remember if I changed my tampon or took out the old one in general then my boyfriend came over and things got a bit heated but since I’m on my period nothing happened, I’m still scared he could’ve possibly pushed it back a little further if I did have one in but I checked and I didn’t feel anything, not

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Go to a gynaec,he/she can examine and take the tampon out if it's there.. Nothing to get scared but don't avoid seeking a doc ...  Read More

Hello, my name is Zuzanna, I am 12 years old and I have been getting my period for nearly a year now. I want to use tampons but my mum said that I am too young... So I wanted to ask if I can use tampons now.

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You are indeed young to use them right now ...  Read More

I've been struggling with inserting a tampon after many attempts I think that my opening could be too small

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Meet a gynaecologist near u ...  Read More

I forgot a tampon for about 4 Days. I realized and was able to get it out completely. Is it normal to feel a little bit of cramps the following day? I have no other bothersome symptoms

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Kindly visit ur gynaecologist to rule out infection ...  Read More

Hello i got my word catheter removed yesterday and i just got my period is it ok to use tampons even if the cut is still open

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No it should be avoided as it might introduce Infection . ...  Read More

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