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How can you get tampon out of the fornix without seeing a doctor?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Partner: Do you have a partner? If so he or she can use their finger in a sweeping motion to remove it. If not, it may be safest to have it removed by a clinician. Retained tampon > 24hrs can increase risk for serious infection.

Answered 11/3/2016

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Digitally: You may insert your fingers to pull it out, may be sit on a toilet seat and try.

Answered 11/3/2016

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A member asked:

How can you get tampon out of the fornix without seeing a doctor?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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