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A member asked:
Hi, i recently pull an old tampon out which i forgot was there for about a month. should i go be checked out or take antibiotics even though i have no symptoms?
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Toxic Shock Syndrome: Old used tampons that stay in the vagina for one month can serve as a site for continuing infection and the resultant toxic shock syndrome which can be fatal. As a precaution see a GYN MD for assessment before starting any antibiotics.
Answered 12/14/2020
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