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A member asked:

Can you wear a tampon during surgery? i am scheduled for hernia repair on tuesday 18th and have just started my period so i will be bleeding then

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You have to let: your doctor and anesthesiologist know , some times wet tampon will conduct electricity if electric cautery is used , may cause burns , the team will take appropriate precautions to prevent it , inform them and then don't worry .

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2018

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