Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Tampon Safe To Use After A Laparoscopy?
Question: Hi i had a laparoscopy done for endometriosis this tuesday . But just had my period and i bleed a lot . Would it be ok to use tampons
Brief Answer:
Don't use tampons
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your health concerns and anxiety about it.
No, you should not use tampons after any pelvic surgery and seeing the history of endometriosis you should not use tampons at all.
They hinder with the flow and thus can increase retrograde flow from uterus to Fallopian tubes and then into the peritoneum especially in cases with heavy flow.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Don't use tampons
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for trusting health care magic.
I understand your health concerns and anxiety about it.
No, you should not use tampons after any pelvic surgery and seeing the history of endometriosis you should not use tampons at all.
They hinder with the flow and thus can increase retrograde flow from uterus to Fallopian tubes and then into the peritoneum especially in cases with heavy flow.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Manisha
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
