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Equine_Fanatic · Aug 2, 2007, 06:47 AM

Last night I put in a tampon and all was fine. This morning I tried to put one in the and the actually putting it in hurt, the rest didn't. And when I sit, it feels like the tampon is coming out. I also have a really heavy flow. I'm on day three and when I use the bathroom after having a pad in, there is nothing on the pad, but a lot of blood everyhwere else. People have told me that everybody has their period differently, but is that normal for different? If that makes any sense. :P

Thanks in advance.

EF

LearningAsIGo · Aug 2, 2007, 07:36 AM

If it feels like it could be coming out, it may not be inserted high enough.

Its true that every period is different though. I wouldn't worry too much.

J_9 · Aug 2, 2007, 07:40 AM

I have to agree with the answer you have above. The tampon may not be inserted deep enough.

Now, you know that a tampon must be changed every couple to three hours to prevent toxic shock syndrome. Many women believe that they can use a tampon and not change it until they experience leakage. This is incorrect info. Tampons MUST be changed as often, or more often, than pads.

Equine_Fanatic · Aug 2, 2007, 07:42 AM

Okay. Well I put it in about... 9:00 and it's 9:42/ The box says change every 4-8 hours..

alkalineangel · Aug 2, 2007, 07:52 AM

I also agree, you just didn't insert it far enough in. Tampons are tricky at first, until you get the hang of it. There willl be more blood when using the restroom than when you aren't so that doesn't sound strange to me. Also you will notice if you have been sitting for long periods, and then get up, you will feel more discharge than usual.

While I agree to be on the safe side (and leak free side) you should change every 3 hours or so, tampons now are formulated to last as long as 8 hours in the body safely according to the FDA. You don't have to be exactly on the hour... if you have had the same tampon in since you got ready in the morning and its now lunch, you should consider changing it out... does that make sense. It doesn't have to be exact. I typically will put a tampon in when I wake up, again at lunch, and then at dinner, I take it out for the night and switch to pads.

This site might help...
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Equine_Fanatic · Aug 2, 2007, 07:56 AM

I've been sitting a lot lately... XD

alkalineangel · Aug 2, 2007, 07:57 AM

I edited my comment with a response to your other post, and also changed the link, I put the wrong one in. You may want to re-read.

J_9 · Aug 2, 2007, 08:25 AM

I have to agree with Al that tampons are SUPPOSEDLY formulated to last 8 hours, but this is not always the case. Toxic shock is again on the rise, much like it was back in the 80s. So it is important to change frequently.

NowWhat · Aug 2, 2007, 04:55 PM

I have really heavy periods. I have to use the biggest tampons and pads that are sold for the first 3 days. At the end of those 3 days - I am sore. I change frequently and it's almost like my stuff is irritated. I just go to the smaller size for a little bit and it's fine.

If it is hurting when you sit - it's not in there properly or high enough, like what was said above.

If it continues to hurt - switch to pads. If you are really heavy - get the overnights. They hold more, so you won't get embarrassed.