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My sister wanted to know if tampons could cause a uti?
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Possible: Irritation or injury to the vagina or urethra caused by sexual intercourse, douching, tampons or feminine deodorants can give bacteria a chance to invade and cause UTI.
Answered 12/12/2017
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