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A member asked:

Can you please explain why the length of my cycles differ when i'm using a tampon or a pad?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That really should: Not effect your length of your menstrual cycles.

Answered 9/18/2013

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