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Re: Tampon Question
From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:55:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 10 Nov 2000, CMM wrote: >
>I am 36 yo, with two kids, 11 and 7. Was on Depo for 3+ years, have
>cervical dysplasia (currently mild), and just returned to having
>periods. I noticed that I am unable to keep the tampon in for more than
>2+ hours; it starts descending and becoming uncomfortable. I am not
>sexually active and know that I don't have elasticity problems and was
>wondering what could be causing this. Thanks in advance.

you probalby od have elasticity problems -- or more acurately, some uterine prolapse and/or laxity of hte vaginal walls from childbirth. YOur gyn can evaluate you and suggest treatment -- I would cerainy suggest Kegel exercises (check archives for how to do Kegels)

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA
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