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persephanie
Feb 25, 2012, 09:23 AM
This is sort of a Personal question... I have started wearing tampons instead of pads about 4 periods ago because I'm in sports. So yesterday when I went to "change" I didn't feel the string. I tried looking for it myself but I don't feel anything. I don't really know what to do know. The blood isn't comeing out lyk it did all the other times,and I can't ask my mom for much help since I know she didn't want me wearing tampons to begin with.what do you suggest I do?

JudyKayTee
Feb 25, 2012, 09:46 AM
Here is how to remove a "stuck/lost" tampon - How to Remove a Stuck Tampon | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_2107786_remove-stuck-tampon.html)

It can be very dangerous and you can develop toxic shock if time goes on. If all else fails you need to see a Physician. Toxic Shock Syndrome (http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/toxic_shock.html)

Again - this can be dangerous.

You may very well have to tell your mother. Why doesn't she want you to use tampons?

persephanie
Feb 25, 2012, 12:27 PM
My mother thinks it "devirginies" you... thank you for answering my question:)

JudyKayTee
Feb 25, 2012, 03:54 PM
I have to smile - your mother and my grandmother. Thanks for putting a smile on my face.

Good luck - come back if you have any other problems. You'll be a welcome addition to the "usual" cast of characters!

persephanie
Feb 26, 2012, 01:12 AM
Supper sorry to botheer but I have another question. How long could it be OK for a tampon do stay in? What if I can't go to my doctor until Monday?. should I go to like the emergany room or something? Or will I be OK until Monday?

persephanie
Feb 26, 2012, 02:40 AM
Should blood still come out if you have a tampon stuck inside?

JudyKayTee
Feb 26, 2012, 06:59 AM
It's possible to "leak" through a tampon if it's saturated. How long has it been "stuck?"

You can't feel it?

J_9
Feb 26, 2012, 07:32 AM
A tampon shouldn't be inserted for more than 8 hours. Go to the ER. This cannot wait until Monday.