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A member asked:

If i have a low grade squamous lesion from an abnormal pap, should i stay away from tampons?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Tampons are still safe.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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No: No, you can still safely use tampons. You can also use other vaginal products such as a menstrual cup, sex toys, vaginal contraceptive ring, etc.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Last mens cycle used tampons instead- only 4 days of bleeding. First normal cycle-prev 9 cycles irregular with heavy 5-7 days of bleeding then somespotting. Could tampons have helped? Pap 2/2013 neg.

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