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Go see a doctor! SOONEST! Tampons in too long can cause TSS, which can be VERY BAD.
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What you should do if you think you left a tampon in for too long and now always have sudden urge to go to the bathroom?
If you think that you left a tampon in then first thing is to check for that tampon, if you struggle to reach into your vagina then get into a squatting position and push down. Remove the tampon straight away and don't use tampons for the rest of that cycle to give your vagina a chance to clean itself. If you have constant urge to urinate and/or you experience pain when you urinate you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), a tampon left too long shouldn't cause this but if you think you may have a UTI or you notice any symptoms of vaginal infection you should see a doctor.
What is a tampon supposed to do?
The tampon is a means for handling a period. It is inserted in the vagina to absorb the blood. The one problem with them is if left too long without getting changed a bacterial infection may start that can lead to death. Young girls should not use them as well.
Would anything bad happen if you filled a tampon with toothpaste and put it into your but?
I'm not sure why you would want to insert a tampon into your anus, least of all why you would firstly put toothpaste on the tampon - but potentially it may be bad for health. The toothpaste could sting the mucus membranes in your anus, but the main issue would be that the tampon could dry-out and damage the tissues in your anus - this could cause discomfort, infection, and risk toxic shock syndrome.
Is it bad when your tampon string gets bloody but your tampon is only a little bloody?
Your tampon should be completely saturated with blood after 4-6 hours - if the tampon is dry when removing then you need to use a lower absorbency or switch to pads. If the string is getting blood on it some may be from blood lingering in the vaginal canal before tampon insertion, but it may also be that blood is simply bypassing the tampon. Try different TYPES (not just brands) of tampon, you may also want to consider menstrual cups which don't leak.
What happens if you lose the string to your tampon?
You may not have any symptoms of a 'lost' tampon, at least not for some time.You may notice symptoms of a vaginal infection - bad smelling discharge like fish or ammonia, unusual colour to your discharge, unusual texture to your discharge such as being watery, pain during sex, or irritation around your genitals. You may see symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease such as bad pain in your abdomen. You may also see symptoms of Toxic shock syndrome, symptoms vary a lot from person to person but you'll certainly see high fever and low blood pressure.If you suspect a tampon is still inside you then check, and remove it.
Is pain normal after retrieving a stuck tampon?
Whether it's normal to feel pain after retrieving a 'stuck' tampon depends on what you mean by it being 'stuck', what you did to retrieve it, and how long afterwards it continues to hurt. If the tampon was 'stuck' because it was too dry then it would have caused vaginal tearing and irritation so would hurt. If the tampon was 'stuck' because you were tense and you had to force it out that would hurt too. If you're experiencing pain days or weeks after removal then you may be looking at an infection.
How do you take out tampons?
Just pull the string until it slides out. Each type of tampon comes with instructions that are important to read. The tampons have strings that are attached, and once the tampon is inserted properly, the strings stay where they can be reached with your fingers and used to gently pull out the used tampon. Read the instructions on the type you are using to be sure you are following all important instructions. If the strings are not where you can reach them, the tampon may have turned sideways which can happen with strenuous exercise, or may have lost the attachment to the string. In those situations, you may have to see a gynecological doctor to have it removed safely.
Is it normal to have a dark red discharge after a lost tampon has been removed and antibiotics are started?
The dark red discharge may be blood left behind by the tampon which is now being allowed to flush out of your vagina. If you're taking antibiotics you should be fine, although you are at risk of developing a yeast infection when taking antibiotics which may effect discharge. If concerned then see your doctor again, it's a good idea to do this after the antibiotics too to ensure everything is okay.
Should you be concerned if you have accidentally left a tampon inside you for 5 days and you don't have any side effects?
Unless you have dis colored discharge and a bad smell coming from the vagina i don t think you have anything to worry about, but if you have a smell or dis coloration of dis charge then you should go to your doctor, you may have a infection.
Can your tampon get lost in your vagina?
No, you cannot lose your tampon inside your vagina.Your vagina is only a few inches long, and a tampon can go no further than your vaginal canal because the cervix stops it from going any further than that. If you have a tampon in your vagina then it's not going to get lost, you know exactly where it is and can remove it. Someone forgetting a tampon does not mean it is possible to lose a tampon in the vagina.
Why after many years of using tampons is it really sore inserting or removing a tampon?
This could be due to vaginal dryness. Try using some KY Jelly on a tampon and see if insertion is better after doing so. If not go see your GP and ask for a test as it could be something else which is causing you pain when inserting a tampon. Dont worry as this could be just due to your body changing and you may decide you find sanitary pads much for suitable for you
Can a fish die if it has alredy lost part of itd tail?
An injury to a fishes fins could lead to an infection that may eventually kill the fish. If there is no infection, the fish should be able to manage, though may not be fast enough to escape a predator.
