Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I left my tampon in for 12 hours, is that bad?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
4 to 6 hours: Best to change your tampon every four to six hours.
Answered 1/11/2019
5.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I accidentally left my tampon in for 16+ hrs and now have a bad odor after sexual intercourse. What should I do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think I might have left a tampon in me for months now. I've even had sex. Had a pelvic exam dr didn't mention it. Bad odor now . Cramps?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What will happen if you left a tampon in for over 8 hours?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it bad to have left my tampon in for 12 hours and this is my first time leaving it in long
Is it bad to have left my tampon in for 12 to 14 hours because i had a light period and no cramps?
Do I have TSS? I used a tampon yesterday I left it for 2 hours. I started to feel feverish (99.0), body aches, bad headache, neck hurts. no rash.
I left a tampon in for 24 hrs? Is that bad?
What to do if i left my tampon in to long and i heard it can be really bad and i don't know what to do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
