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A member asked:
Is it ok to use tampons?
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Health Care: One does not usually go to see the doctor for such questions. There are absolutely no medical reasons to interfere with your choice of personal hygiene products.
Answered 12/17/2013
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Yes: As long as you change tampons roughly every 4 to 6 hours. Ensure that you remove the tampon within 8 hours at the longest.
Answered 10/21/2015
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