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1st time using tampon, in for 5 hours, regular absorbency. took it out & seems like period has stopped (on 3rd day, period lasts 5days) isthis normal?
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Tampon: Yes. May have absorbed excess fluid. Could still have more bleeding. Would still wear a light mini- pad.
Answered 8/1/2014
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