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Can you use a tampon while you have a uti?

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Dr. Patricio Gargollo answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Yes: You can. Make sure you change the tampon often. Keep things dry and drink plenty of fluids patricio gargollo, pediatric urology, dallas texas.

Answered 8/31/2017

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: No problem with using tampons. Remember to use non scented tampons and change it frequently.

Answered 8/31/2017

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Your vagina is not attached to your urethra or bladder.

Answered 11/10/2017

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Yes: You can use a tampon if you have a uti. However since the vagina is right next to the bladder, you might find the tampon is uncomfortable due to the infection in the bladder. If you are uncomfortable, use pads instead.

Answered 8/19/2018

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UTI: Yes, you can wear a tampon with uti.

Answered 10/29/2018

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Yes: This should pose no increased risk to UTI progression, and should have no impact on treatment.

Answered 8/17/2017

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some ...: If one has a continuous steady urine flow and can empty her bladder, and the tampon is not "too" bulky & tight, the use of tampon should not affect how you is treated for documented UTI. Of course, you can try and see; if it bothers your voiding, don't it; if not, use it. More? Ask your gyn-doc timely in detail.

Answered 10/24/2016

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UTI and tampons: Urinary tract infections (UTI) need to be treated, but tampons if appropriately used are not going to interfere with the treatment. The UTI occurs in the bladder and urethra (tube connecting the bladder and the outside) and if a tampon is changed correctly, there should be no effect on the treatment of the UTI.

Answered 3/5/2016

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: It is OK to do that.

Answered 8/31/2017

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