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A member asked:

I don't like to wear pads because they make me uncomfortable. could the tampon catch the clear stuff or is it just wasteful?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If there is just a: small amount of clear discharge, removing a primarily dry tampon from your vagina may be uncomfortable and abrade delicate mucosa.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/28/2014

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Mini pads: Without Always, then you will never catch the "clear stuff". The use of tampons that are not frequently changed can lead to toxic shock syndrome.

Answered 10/6/2014

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