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A member asked:

Im not sure if i have a lost tampon i forget if i took it out or not, i checked and felt all the way around my cervix and nothing was there am i okay?

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No: Get an exam by your doctor. A retained tampon can cause a lot of problems later.If you are not sure dont wait.

Answered 9/9/2016

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