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Miscarring, but super light bleeding, can i use a tampon instead of a pad?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You should not leave a tampon in ther vaginal area for more than 24 hours. I actually advise changing tampons am/pm until bleeding is over.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Nela Cordero answered

MISCARRIAGE : You can use either pad or tampon.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Miscarring, but super light bleeding, can i use a tampon instead of a pad?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Nela Cordero answered

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

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