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A member asked:
If i wore my tampon for 7 and 1/2 hours on the last day and it's three days later should i still be worried about tss?
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Not so much: It's often recommended not to wear a tampon longer than 8 hours. So I wouldn't be too worried if you "wore" one for 7.5 hours. Try to make sure you use the minimum absorbency necessary, too.
Answered 10/30/2014
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