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What Causes Unpleasant Vaginal Odor When Tampon Isn’t Removed For 12 Hours?

Ho, I accidentally left my tampon in for about 12 hours and now there is an iron-y fishy smell. I haven t put a tampon in since and washed vigorously down there during my shower, but it still smells. No parts of the tampon were left in there, so I m not worried about major infection. What can I do to get it back to normal smelling and healthy altogether?
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hello,

I understand your concern.

Because of leaving tempon for long period like 12 hours you caught smell.Ideally tempon should be changed every 6-8 hours.

You have caught smell because of clotted blood in tempon.Get washed your body properly with soap,or add few drops of Dettol in a bucket of water during bath.Take little warm water for bath.This will surely help you.

If it doesnt help consult your nearest gynecologist.

Wish you a rapid recovery!

Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.

Regards,
Dr Ravin Shah


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What Causes Unpleasant Vaginal Odor When Tampon Isn’t Removed For 12 Hours?

Hello, I understand your concern. Because of leaving tempon for long period like 12 hours you caught smell.Ideally tempon should be changed every 6-8 hours. You have caught smell because of clotted blood in tempon.Get washed your body properly with soap,or add few drops of Dettol in a bucket of water during bath.Take little warm water for bath.This will surely help you. If it doesnt help consult your nearest gynecologist. Wish you a rapid recovery! Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. Regards, Dr Ravin Shah