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The first 2 days of my period a super tampon was leaking after 2 hours is that normal?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Maybe/maybe not: If the bleeding is that excessive most people change the tampon after one hour to avoid "accidents" and make a GYN MD appointment to find out why.

Answered 9/25/2015

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A member asked:

The first 2 days of my period a super tampon was leaking after 2 hours is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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