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And does anybody know if tampons are bad for your pelvic system?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Not at all bad: Tampons, if used and changed correctly, are absolutley not bad; this is an old-wive's tale.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

And does anybody know if tampons are bad for your pelvic system?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerard Honore answered

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