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What Causes Vaginal Pain After Removing Tampon?
What causes vaginal pain after removal of a tampon? After removing a tampon that had pretty much no blood on it, and was hard to remove, I am having sharp pain in the area of removal. Have I damage something? What can I do to lessen the pain? do I need ...
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
Hello,
Vaginal pain can occur after removal of tampon only if the vagina is very dry. It can cause abrasions or tiny tear. Pulling out a dry tampon before it is saturated may cause soreness or infection in the vagina. Use lubricants or vaginal moisturisers to reduce soreness. You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when pain to feel better. Avoid sex for a couple of days till it heals. Take care of your hygiene.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Vaginal pain can occur after removal of tampon only if the vagina is very dry. It can cause abrasions or tiny tear. Pulling out a dry tampon before it is saturated may cause soreness or infection in the vagina. Use lubricants or vaginal moisturisers to reduce soreness. You can take acetaminophen, one SOS when pain to feel better. Avoid sex for a couple of days till it heals. Take care of your hygiene.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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