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Yesterday i forgot i had a tampon in for 4 days after i finished my period! i feel fine but should i worry?
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No problem: Looks like you dodged the bullet. This circumstance can lead to toxic shock if unattended. Now that is out should not be a problem.
Answered 4/3/2013
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