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Had a bartholin cyst drained about a 4 weeks ago, the dissolvable stitches are still in there. can i use a tampon without disrupting them?

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Dr. John Gibson answered

Stiches: Absorbable stiches normally come out before 4 weeks. Should be fine to use Tampon and the stiches could certainly be removed by this point I think if they bother you.

Answered 5/31/2017

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A member asked:

Had a bartholin cyst drained about a 4 weeks ago, the dissolvable stitches are still in there. can i use a tampon without disrupting them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Gibson answered

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