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Can you use tampons during pregnancy spotting?

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

NO!: Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is never normal and must be investigated by an obstetrician on an emergency basis! never use tampons in pregnancy as serious infections (MRSA) and even lethal outcomes can occur!

Answered 6/10/2014

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