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What should you do if you left a tampon in for almost 5 hours?
Nileskelsey
Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours, so leaving for 5 hours is perfectly normal. If you don'tknow how to use tampons correctly then you should be using them - learn correct use, or use safer options like pads or cups.
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Should i get checked out i don't know how long my tampon was in?
Whether you need to get checked out depends on how long you left a tampon for.If you only left a tampon a few hours longer than you were supposed to (you should change every 4-6 hours) then you're likely okay so just pop on a pad for the rest of your cycle and watch for symptoms of bacterial infections such as excessive bad smelling discharge. If you left a tampon in over a couple of days then you should consider getting checked out as chances are you will develop a vaginal infection. TSS is a risk but you'd likely have seen symptoms after a few hours.
How many hours can a tampon stay in?
Tampons should be changed every 4-6 hours. Some tampon manufacturers say up to 8 hours - this time-frame was introduced after the TSS outbreaks in the 1970's-80's, but modern understanding of tampon risks say that this is too long to leave a tampon. The longer tampons are left the longer you are allowing bacteria to multiply (they do so exponentially) and preventing vaginal cleaning, if you can go 8 hours without leaking it also means you're using too high an absorbency which also increases TSS risks. Tampon companies continue to say 8 hours maximum to make their products seem more convenient, as they are self-regulated they can say this regardless of the risks.
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 if your tampon splits inside and the other doesnt come out?
If your tampon tears - which rarely happens - then all you need to do is insert your fingers vaginally to remove the rest of the tampon. If it's just a small bit of tampon the vagina may clean it out itself, but otherwise you should go to your doctor to remove whatever is left if you can't remove it yourself.
What in simple words is toxic shock syndrome?
It is a bacterial infection that starts when a tampon is left in too long. You need to change them every few hours to prevent this.
You left 4 uncooked packages of hot dogs out for almost 12 hours overnight but you hate wasting food and money. Do you have to throw them out?
Yes you should throw them out.
Should you wear a tampon to a sports physical?
No you shd wear a pad so when the doctor has to look down there you don't have to pull it out and be left with nothing for you period the rest of the time. Unless you bring another tampon for after your doctor looks at your vagina.
Is it normal for the discharge on your tampon to be on left side?
If a tampon has blood on only one side, it is never a cause for concern. It has no medical meaning.
How long should you wear a tampon?
Well, it is my understanding that you should change more often when experiencing heavier flow, so this will certainly vary from woman to woman - which is why the answer below of 1-2 hours is not really correct. I've been told for many years that the maximum time is 8 hours, as a good guideline, but if you are having heavy flow, change it more often. You can probably "feel" when you need to change it out. Try different levels of absorbency, as well. Hope this helps!AnswerWell, you're only supposed to wear tampons for about 1 or 2 hours. This to make sure you don't get the deadly Toxic Shock Syndrome. This happens when bacteria from your period blood gets on the tampon. If the bacteria is left there too long, it may go into your bloodstream, and that bacteria, if left untreated, could kill you.
If you forgot a tampon inside you for 2 weeks should you see a doctor?
Yes, it would be a good idea to see a doctor after a tampon has been left this long. Tampons in general are a major cause of vaginal infections, having left a tampon for so long this would have had a major impact on vaginal flora. It is possible to be fine after this but it is a good idea to see your doctor to test for possible infections, not everyone can tell when they have an infection.
How long should you keep a tampon on?
You don't want to keep a tampon in for too long (8+ hours). It really depends on your period. So if you have a heavier flow then you need to change it more, but if you have a lighter flow then maybe not as much. There are instructions on the box as well to how long you should keep it in. You just want to change it regularly to avoid TSS (Toxic Shock Syndrome). Hope this helped.(:
What should you do if you have the urge to pee all the time possibly because you left a tampon in for too long?
A feeling of needing to urinate more frequently has nothing to do with leaving a tampon in your vagina - leaving a tampon in too long can cause vaginal infections, but not urethral infections. If you suspect that you have left a tampon in feel around the vaginal canal to check, if still unsure you need to see your doctor for them to check. If you suspect you have a urinary tract infection (which would explain your needing to urinate more frequently) then you need to see your doctor for this too.
