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Why can't you use tampons after a csection if bleeding isn't heavy?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Infection: Surgery of any kind causes tissue disruption which can make you more susceptible to infections. Placing a tampon in you vagina will allow bacteria to collect, multiply and cause infections.

Answered 7/12/2013

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