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Can Inserting A Tampon Before Periods And Taking It Out Immediately Cause Harm ?

Can inserting a tampon before you start your period, but taking it out immediately cause any harm?
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
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Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.keeping a tampoon for long time in the vagina will cause a serious syndrome called Toxic shock syndrome.Do not keep it for more than 3 hours else infection will set in.Take care.
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Can Inserting A Tampon Before Periods And Taking It Out Immediately Cause Harm ?

Hi! Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.com.keeping a tampoon for long time in the vagina will cause a serious syndrome called Toxic shock syndrome.Do not keep it for more than 3 hours else infection will set in.Take care.