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Sometimes when i'm on my period and wearing a tampon, my underwear will be wet. it's definitely not urine. it also has a funky smell. what is it?thx:)

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Dr. Parthiban Munnainathan answered

Physiological Disch: You might be having physiological discharge which is normal. If it is not white/clear in color of it has a really funky smell then you may need to be tested.

Answered 5/8/2021

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i'm on my period and wearing a tampon, my underwear will be wet. it's definitely not urine. it also has a funky smell. what is it?thx:)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parthiban Munnainathan answered

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