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I inserted a tampon and can't remember if i took the top of the plastic wrap off before i inserted it, is it possible to get stuck or lose inside?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Take out and look: Simply remove the tampon that you inserted and examine it to see if the plastic wrap was removed or not.

Answered 5/11/2014

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A member asked:

I inserted a tampon and can't remember if i took the top of the plastic wrap off before i inserted it, is it possible to get stuck or lose inside?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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