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Can I Use Tampons During Heavy Bleeding ?

if i have very very heavy bleeding is it ok to use tampons? or will it affect my health?
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
tampon is designed to be inserted into the vagina during menstruation to absorb the flow of menstrual fluid
while pad to be put outside to do same
as u have heavy bleeding ,better to use frequent pad as tempon carry risk of infection
chance of spread to deep into vagina is there
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Can I Use Tampons During Heavy Bleeding ?

hi tampon is designed to be inserted into the vagina during menstruation to absorb the flow of menstrual fluid while pad to be put outside to do same as u have heavy bleeding ,better to use frequent pad as tempon carry risk of infection chance of spread to deep into vagina is there