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If you were sented tampons can that affect your ph balance and cause bacterial infections to come back?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Scented tampons: Yes, the scented tampoons may cause bacterial infection.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 3/28/2014

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