Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Can Tampon Use Affect Pregnancy?
I thought my period had come a week late (but it was much lighter and lasted only a day), and it turns out I was pregnant and experiencing light bleeding. Because I thought it was just a late period, I used a tampon as I normally would. Is that bad? Could it effect the pregnancy?
Mon, 23 May 2016
Hello,
I have gone through the query and understood the concern. The spotting you have experienced could likely be an implantation bleeding. Use of tampon is not going to interfere with the pregnancy if you used it with proper hygienic precautions. Please remember that retaining a tampon or sanitary napkin for more than 6-8 hours can lead to infections and this must be avoided. Please see a specialist for proper evaluation and get a trans-vaginal sonogram to locate the gestation sac and the age of the pregnancy and also the viability. Hope this helps.
I have gone through the query and understood the concern. The spotting you have experienced could likely be an implantation bleeding. Use of tampon is not going to interfere with the pregnancy if you used it with proper hygienic precautions. Please remember that retaining a tampon or sanitary napkin for more than 6-8 hours can lead to infections and this must be avoided. Please see a specialist for proper evaluation and get a trans-vaginal sonogram to locate the gestation sac and the age of the pregnancy and also the viability. Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Menstruation
Loading Online Doctors....