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I started my period today & it is an almost fluorescent orange color. when i just took out a tampon it was the same florescent color on the outside and a true army green color on the entire inside that stained the toilet paper. i took pictures...

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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Very peculiar: I have never heard of this, but if you use tampons it could be a serious type of infection, especially if one was perhaps left in after last period. If there is any odor or discomfort, you need to be evaluated. I would not use another tampon until this is sorted.

Answered 7/20/2017

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A member asked:

I started my period today & it is an almost fluorescent orange color. when i just took out a tampon it was the same florescent color on the outside and a true army green color on the entire inside that stained the toilet paper. i took pictures...

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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