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Pain In The Lower Stomach After The Use Of Tampons. Reason?
I have never used tampons because I could always feel them, but now I am starting to.. the last couple times I have put them in, I feel pain in my lower stomach. This last time I felt the pain while putting it in, and the pain stayed. I pressed on the area, on the right side of my stomach and that increased the pain. Do you know why it hurts?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
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It's very common for young women to experience discomfort when first using tampons. But don't panic, because it really is possible with just a little practice and patience. First of all, wearing a tampon will not cause pain in the stomach, so the fact that you are having trouble suggests that it's not sitting in the right place. A tampon should always be inserted up, and back towards your spine, as far as possible. You should pull the string, but not the tampon, back down again. If you feel pain or discomfort it's a sign that it's not in all the way up or that's it's tilted and on an angle, which means you might need to try again (pull it down slightly then push it up straight again).
The best way to practice is to get some mini tampons and cover them with a bit of Vaseline or lubricant when you don't have a period. Slip them all the way up and get a good feel with your fingers as to the direction your vagina goes. Finally, don't worry about damage — the vagina is a very strong, elastic, muscular tube. If a baby can be born without too much difficulty then inserting tampons a few times, even if crooked, won't do any harm. Just remember to practise common sense hygiene — wash your hands before and after, and once you do get the hang of them, don't leave them in for more than about four hours at a time.
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Dr.J.Kingson John David
Thanks for using Health Care Magic Forum,
It's very common for young women to experience discomfort when first using tampons. But don't panic, because it really is possible with just a little practice and patience. First of all, wearing a tampon will not cause pain in the stomach, so the fact that you are having trouble suggests that it's not sitting in the right place. A tampon should always be inserted up, and back towards your spine, as far as possible. You should pull the string, but not the tampon, back down again. If you feel pain or discomfort it's a sign that it's not in all the way up or that's it's tilted and on an angle, which means you might need to try again (pull it down slightly then push it up straight again).
The best way to practice is to get some mini tampons and cover them with a bit of Vaseline or lubricant when you don't have a period. Slip them all the way up and get a good feel with your fingers as to the direction your vagina goes. Finally, don't worry about damage — the vagina is a very strong, elastic, muscular tube. If a baby can be born without too much difficulty then inserting tampons a few times, even if crooked, won't do any harm. Just remember to practise common sense hygiene — wash your hands before and after, and once you do get the hang of them, don't leave them in for more than about four hours at a time.
I Hope I Provided Useful Information. Do ask Furthur Questions to help You get well soon.
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David
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