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What Are The Repercussions Of Leaving A Tampon On For 7 Days?
Question: hi...I had a terrible odor down there...so I reached in a felt a tampon...I pulled it out...I've been off my period since monday...odor is gone now...shud I b worried
Brief Answer:
Watch out for fever or any discharge.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bad odor was due to tampon. Now that you have removed it, there is no need to worry. Watch out for any abnormal discharge or fever. In case any of these happen then do consult your gynecologist for proper antibiotics.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Watch out for fever or any discharge.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The bad odor was due to tampon. Now that you have removed it, there is no need to worry. Watch out for any abnormal discharge or fever. In case any of these happen then do consult your gynecologist for proper antibiotics.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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