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I thought last night i put in a second tampon when i woke up this morning to change them i only found one. i cant remember if i took the first one out, and i searched around for the lost 1 and couldnt find it. tips on whether to tell i have one stuck?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Finger check/GYN: Hopefully you will be able to touch the removal strings; however, you may need a pelvic exam to make sure that one tampon is not pushed back and out of reach.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I thought last night i put in a second tampon when i woke up this morning to change them i only found one. i cant remember if i took the first one out, and i searched around for the lost 1 and couldnt find it. tips on whether to tell i have one stuck?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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