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I'm on my 1st day of my period. i had a tampon in and when i pulled it out, it seemed like a little piece(2-3mm)of the top was gone. what should i do?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not too likely: Pieces of tampons do not usually come off. You can use your finger to feel inside the vagina to see if there is anything in there. If there was a tiny piece it would likely get washed out with your menstrual cycle and with the next tampon. If you still are concerned you can ask a Obgyn to look for you.

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Answered 11/29/2015

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A member asked:

I'm on my 1st day of my period. i had a tampon in and when i pulled it out, it seemed like a little piece(2-3mm)of the top was gone. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

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