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Why does it hurt for me to use a tampon?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The size may have: Been too large for your comfort. You may not have inserted it correctly. Using smooth tips tampon inserters can be much more comfortable then those made of cardboard.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2014

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