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Is it safe to use a light flow tampon for a couple of hours in the mornings for discharge? i have a friend that does this.
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This is safe: It is safe to use light flow tampons for normal (physiologic) discharge, as long as the tampon is removed after a few hours.
Answered 2/3/2015
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