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A member asked:

I had a laparoscopic tubal today they never mentioned that i can not use tampons... can i?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: There is no contraindication using tampons after a tubal ligation.

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Answered 4/30/2015

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