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I have my period and when i took my tampon out their was a little lump on the side of it i grabbed a piece of toilet paper and pulled it off

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Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

Probably a Clot: I'm assuming the "lump" you mentioned was a blood clot. Some women get a lot of these and some don't; if the clots become large or painful let your doctor know right away.

Answered 4/8/2014

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A member asked:

I have my period and when i took my tampon out their was a little lump on the side of it i grabbed a piece of toilet paper and pulled it off

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shontae Buffington answered

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