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What Are The Effects Of Using Tampons For Long Period Of Time?
Question: Hi, this is beyond embarrassing but... I found that I had a tampon inside me that must have been there for at least 3 weeks. How do I clean the area and is there anything else I should do? I don't insurance at the moment. :(
Also, I haven't had any TTS symptoms.
Also, I haven't had any TTS symptoms.
Brief Answer:
Nothing is required in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
As you have already remove the tampon and you are not having any symptoms of toxic shock syndrome.
There is no need to worry!
Vagina is having it's own cleaning process and excessive cleaning is not required because it may kill normal flora in vagina.
If you are thinking that you are having yeast infection it can be due to oral pills also.
You should take healthy and balanced diet, drink a lot of water, eat Yougart , take multivitamin.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further question I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
Nothing is required in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
As you have already remove the tampon and you are not having any symptoms of toxic shock syndrome.
There is no need to worry!
Vagina is having it's own cleaning process and excessive cleaning is not required because it may kill normal flora in vagina.
If you are thinking that you are having yeast infection it can be due to oral pills also.
You should take healthy and balanced diet, drink a lot of water, eat Yougart , take multivitamin.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further question I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa
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