What should I do with a stuck tampon?

Having a stuck swab can be an embarrassing problem. It may be possible to remove the swab itself, but there may be a necessary trip to the healthcare provider. Medical experts have seen this problem many times earlier.

There are several ways to get stuck. You may forget that you have a swab and then place more. Having sexual intercourse without the first removal of the tampon can cause it to get stuck. Tampons can also move during exercise or everyday activity covering a chain. This is usually because it is supposed to dry out and it is the easiest situation to be repaired. If it was less than eight hours after the tampon was inserted, wait until eight hours have passed and then find out if it comes out. If it is eight hours, try to soak in a warm bath and moisten the swab. Sit in the toilet or on the raised surface of the knees far apart and place one clean finger in the vagina. You will feel your cervix, a slightly solid structure with indentation in the middle. Tampons often stuck between cervix and vagthe inal wall. If you can feel a swab, stretch with two fingers and try to catch the swab between them to pull it out.

If you have a tampon stuck and you cannot release it yourself, you will have to arrange an appointment with your healthcare provider. He or she will be able to remove by simple procedure in the office. First, the speculum will be inserted and the doctor will look for a tampon. One that is located will be removed by pliers that are long tweezers. Tampons sometimes fall apart when they are removed and must be raised using a curved tool.

Although it is embarrassing to have a tampon stuck, do not let your embarrassed it is needed to prevent medical care. Too long tampon can lead to infection. If you experience a discharge discharge, abdominal pain or fever, contact your health provider immediately. The most common infection in this situation is bacterial vaginosis, but maydevelop serious infection called toxic shock syndrome. After removing the tampon, use pads for the rest of the period.