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Every time i have used a tampon, my period stops. a normally 6-7 day period will stop on day two, and there will be very little blood on the tampon.

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Period: Your period blood flow is decreasing, which may be a normal age related change due to a decrease in estrogen. An ultrasound test can check the lining of your uterus and check your ovaries. Serum FSH, LH, TSH, PRL, estradiol levels may help evaluate further.

Answered 8/22/2017

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A member asked:

Every time i have used a tampon, my period stops. a normally 6-7 day period will stop on day two, and there will be very little blood on the tampon.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Hacking answered

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