YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2003: Re: Difficulty inserting tampons

Re: Difficulty inserting tampons

From: Lauren (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 5 May 2003 00:33:39 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 4 May 2003, Lucie wrote: >
>I'm a 17 year old female who has been menstruating for a few years. For
>a while now I have had difficulty inserting tampons - I am a first time
>user. My hymen appears to be torn in places - I can get my little
>finger inserted - but I can't insert tampons at all. Would the best
>step be to use lubricated tampons? When during my period would be the
>best time to practise using tampons. Thanks very much.

hi lucie, you could try lubricated tampons, i guess, but i feel like that could be irritating. I would try using playtex slimfits tampons in lite. They're about the size of a pinkie finger, or a ring finger at the biggest. I have pain inserting tampons too, and i find these ones much easier to use. Since they're small, you need to change them more often, about every3/4 hours, but it's worth it...anyhting is better than a pad which is more like a diaper!!! You should try to bend over while putting it in. Insert it until the rim(the part where you hold - where the push part of the applicator starts) and then bend down so that it aims in the right place (just bend the top half of your body - aim your head to the floor) and push. It should go in easier this way. If this still doesn't work, see your doctor because you may have a medical problem. Best of luck to you, sincerely,

-- Lauren

I am not a doctor, but have a background in biology and medicine and am glad to help wherever I can. Feel free to e-mail me with any further questions. standbyme1986@hotmail.com

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