Does Leaving A Tampon In Vagina For Long Cause Bleeding?
My wife left a tampon in for more than a month. She went to see her obgyn who found it and removed it. They put her on a anti bacterial prescrition called rc-metr something. My is still bleeding light but steady with clottng. Is this expected for leaving the tampon in?
Thu, 30 Dec 2021
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi,
Leaving tampon in for days causes decaying of the blood soaked in it, leading to infection at mouth of vagina, the infection can ascend up in uterine cavity amusing infection there too. Bleeding is possible in such case. Please consult a gynecologist. Get culture and sensitivity test done followed by sufficient course of antibiotic to help you out.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Does Leaving A Tampon In Vagina For Long Cause Bleeding?
Hi, Leaving tampon in for days causes decaying of the blood soaked in it, leading to infection at mouth of vagina, the infection can ascend up in uterine cavity amusing infection there too. Bleeding is possible in such case. Please consult a gynecologist. Get culture and sensitivity test done followed by sufficient course of antibiotic to help you out. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician