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How to tell if you are wearing a tampon if the string is gone and i don't feel anything... but i still thought i used one?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tampon: The only way to find out is to manually check vagina.

Answered 6/6/2014

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A member asked:

How to tell if you are wearing a tampon if the string is gone and i don't feel anything... but i still thought i used one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

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