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I recently noticed yellow discharge when i inserted a tampon, not on my underwear. i am not sexually active, i had genital contact. could that be it?

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Dr. Judith Flores answered

Needs exam: it may be simply a bacterial infection and not related but its time you had a full pelvic exam , studies for infections and a plan to address general reproductive health

Answered 11/7/2015

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A member asked:

I recently noticed yellow discharge when i inserted a tampon, not on my underwear. i am not sexually active, i had genital contact. could that be it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Judith Flores answered

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