WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2000: Re: question about discharge and tampons

Re: question about discharge and tampons

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 08:14:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 23 Jul 2000, Jenny wrote: >
>Hi, I'm new to the forum, and I have a question I was wondering if
>someone could answer. In between my periods I always have a heavy
>amount of discharge for a few days, its just a clear fluid (the
>discharge does not cause any irritation or anything) I have found that
>for me this discharge is normal, but it can be kind of annoying. Its a
>lot of discharge, but I hate to wear pads or pantyliners, I absolutely
>despise them. I would love to just use a tampon during these days, but
>I have always read (in the instuction booklet) that you should not use
>tampons in between periods. But recently, I have read some old posts on
>this forum, mentioning tampon use for discharge, I've also read on some
>other sites that you can. I was hoping a doctor might be able to tell
>me if it is ok to use a tampon in between periods for regular discharge.
>
>Thanks

Jenny

This is probably a mucous discharge. I am not sure how well a tampon will absorb this. Also, since a tampon can interfere with the normal defense mechanisms of the vagina, I would not use one if not necessary. Hope this helps.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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