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Is It Normal To Experience Abdominal Pain While Inserting Tampon?

My 17 year old daughter just started experiencing abdominal pain when putting a tampon in. She said it feels like there is something in a the way . She has a gyn appt but not for 2 weeks. She has had her menstrual cycle for 3 years and this is the first time experiencing these sympton
Fri, 20 Nov 2015
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I warmly Welcome you to HCM.


I have reviewed completely and can well understand your health worries regarding your daughter.


It happens to girls who use tampons. It is due to local infection due to insertion of tampon and staying longer there inside vagina. Don't worry it is manageable.


First step is to stop using tampons. Use External Pads instead.
Use cotton only underwears and loose fitting clothes.
No vaginal douches.
Use of no scented soaps. Milder soaps like Dove are good for shower.
Apply Hydrocortisone vaginal cream.
Azithromycin by mouth if not allergic to.


It may take 5-7 days to heal up completely. Hope it helps you today. I wish all the best for your daughter.


Regard!
Dr. Hanif
USA
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Is It Normal To Experience Abdominal Pain While Inserting Tampon?

I warmly Welcome you to HCM. I have reviewed completely and can well understand your health worries regarding your daughter. It happens to girls who use tampons. It is due to local infection due to insertion of tampon and staying longer there inside vagina. Don t worry it is manageable. First step is to stop using tampons. Use External Pads instead. Use cotton only underwears and loose fitting clothes. No vaginal douches. Use of no scented soaps. Milder soaps like Dove are good for shower. Apply Hydrocortisone vaginal cream. Azithromycin by mouth if not allergic to. It may take 5-7 days to heal up completely. Hope it helps you today. I wish all the best for your daughter. Regard! Dr. Hanif USA