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I am 5 months postpartum (c-section) and my cycle just returned. when i insert/remove a tampon, i get terrible uterine pain. is this normal?

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Dr. Joseph Pena answered

No: What is described is not a common compliant. It is probably best to seek consultation with gyn for evaluation of the pain.

Answered 2/8/2013

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A member asked:

I am 5 months postpartum (c-section) and my cycle just returned. when i insert/remove a tampon, i get terrible uterine pain. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Pena answered

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