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I recently discovered a "lost" tampoon. i calculated and it had been in there for 5 days! i noticed because after smelling a little fishy today, i to
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Please clarify: Unfortunately you failed to ask a question. Your situation is common. I am happy to hear you removed this retained or forgotten tampon. These situations, and the infections they cause, can be deadly serious.
Answered 1/5/2019
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