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Hi, i have scheduled a swimming party with my friends tomorrow and i'm on a very heavy period i need to stop it as i find tampons uncomfortable?

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No short cuts: even using hormonal therapy will not guarantee that you will not flow, especially if your cycles are heavy. Consult your GYN and use heavy duty pads or tampons.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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