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I used a tampon soaked in tea tree oil to treat a yeast infection, which worked, tuesday and yesterday but now i'm bleeding a little bit. how long will it last?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Don't: Tea tree oil has no place or use in a vagina. Stop it.

Answered 8/13/2018

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A member asked:

I used a tampon soaked in tea tree oil to treat a yeast infection, which worked, tuesday and yesterday but now i'm bleeding a little bit. how long will it last?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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