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What Are The Adverse Effects Of A Retained Tampon?

Same gross shocking situation. I never thought in a million years that I could forget but I’ve had a tampon in me for who knows how long? I’m due to start my period again in less than 5 day’s and out comes this old wadded up tampon that’s been making me stink for weeks now. I’ve been douching with apple cider vinegar so the smell did go away but what kind of damage has it done to me. I felt a bit nausious and my energy level has been down. I feel so much better now but should I be put on a z pack or take a pregnancy test since I’ve had sex and let my fiancé cum inside me. I’m so embarrassed
Wed, 3 Jan 2018
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Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options.

First of all do not panic.

It is unusual but not uncommon to forget the tampon in the vagina.
Stinking smell is due to growth of various microbes.It might cause infection and inflammation to pelvic organs.
It is good to know that you have already Removed it from vagina.

The tampon might have worked as a barrier contraceptive and would have not allowed sperms to go ahead in uterus. So I will suggest you to wait for your expected date of menses. If you happen to cross your dates then please get morning's first sample of urine tested for pregnancy.

Also, seek prescription support from your treating doctor for a broad spectrum antibiotic like Doxycycline 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days and vaginal suppositories containing Clotrimazole and Clindamycin for a week.

I hope this answer helps you.
Thanks
Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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What Are The Adverse Effects Of A Retained Tampon?

Hi there, I have understood your concern and I will suggest you the best possible treatment options. First of all do not panic. It is unusual but not uncommon to forget the tampon in the vagina. Stinking smell is due to growth of various microbes.It might cause infection and inflammation to pelvic organs. It is good to know that you have already Removed it from vagina. The tampon might have worked as a barrier contraceptive and would have not allowed sperms to go ahead in uterus. So I will suggest you to wait for your expected date of menses. If you happen to cross your dates then please get morning s first sample of urine tested for pregnancy. Also, seek prescription support from your treating doctor for a broad spectrum antibiotic like Doxycycline 2 times a day for 5 to 7 days and vaginal suppositories containing Clotrimazole and Clindamycin for a week. I hope this answer helps you. Thanks Dr. Purushottam Neurgaonkar