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Ive had my period since thursday. and i use tampons whenever i insert a tampon i always hit the skin that makes it harder for it to go in. then i position a certain way and it goes in perfectly. last night as i was taking it out i realized that skin?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Skin: Might have irritated one the mucosa. The skin can become friable. Probably would be wise to use a pad the rest of this period. I would anticipate this resolving and not giving you a problem next time. However, if the problem would persist I would get rechecked.

Answered 5/10/2020

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A member asked:

Ive had my period since thursday. and i use tampons whenever i insert a tampon i always hit the skin that makes it harder for it to go in. then i position a certain way and it goes in perfectly. last night as i was taking it out i realized that skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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