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I have a yeast infection and am on my period. can i use a tampon or will that make things worse?
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Tampon use: When the health and integrity of the vagimal imtroitus is compromised, the use of a tampon or any means of preventing the natural purgative mechanism of the body to Protect the immunity of the canal is not recommended
Answered 4/19/2016
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