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A member asked:

Is wearing a tampon while having a uti going to make it worse?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Shouldn't: The tampon would not have an impact on your uti. However if the tampon causes bladder obstruction, then it would be a problem. But, that is unlikely to happen.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/6/2016

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NO: As long as the tampon is not causing any obstruction to the flow of urine it should not be a problem. Drink lots of water and take an appropriate antibiotic.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 1/20/2016

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It hurts to put in a tampon while I have a uti. Do you have any tips?

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Hello. I just got my period and when I pee I feel a sharp pain for a few seconds. Is there any chance I may have a UTI? Is it ok to still wear tampons

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I'm on cycle day 32. I believe I ovulated on cycle day 23. 5 days after that I got bad UTI symptoms & cramping. I had blood in my urine & I tested by putting in a light tampon & it had pink blood on it too. It stopped same night. Implantation?

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