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What is your opinion on pads vs. tampons? which one is safer/better for you?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Both are fine: IF--the tampon is changed at least every 4 to 6 hours.

Dr Livingston and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/14/2015

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