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It is very painful to insert a tampon! could this mean my human is abnormally thick? i tried to insert a tampon while i was not on my period and it was vary painful. i did not insert is completely because of the pain! i am wondering if this means my hymn

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Dr. Mary Engrav answered

It : It is very normal to have difficulty inserting a tampon at first. This is not a concern. Over time this will change. Most girls, after their periods start, just use pads, though some can use tampons. This is not a concern and your hymen is most likely completely normal.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

It is very painful to insert a tampon! could this mean my human is abnormally thick? i tried to insert a tampon while i was not on my period and it was vary painful. i did not insert is completely because of the pain! i am wondering if this means my hymn

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Engrav answered

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