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What do you suggest if my mom won't let me wear tampons- i hate pads please help!!!!?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know your age: but a female can begin using tampons once she is responsible enough to change them regularly? Do you fit that bill? Discuss this with your mother.

Dr Jain agreed

Answered 9/9/2014

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