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What Causes Foul Vaginal Smell After Leaving A Tampon In?

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Question : I left my tampon in at the beach the other day and when I got home I forgot to take it out, so I took it out the next morning and now I have a strong bad smell down there, I need assistance !
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Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult gynecologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Tampons should be changed in every 6 to 8 hours.
Forgotten tampons can lead to infection.
As you are having bag smell, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.
You may need local douching and antibiotics.
If your doctor recommends go for vaginal swab culture and sensitivity.
Then treatment can be planned accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the response, please give your review at the end of the discussion.
Take care.


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What Causes Foul Vaginal Smell After Leaving A Tampon In?

Brief Answer: Consult gynecologist Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. Tampons should be changed in every 6 to 8 hours. Forgotten tampons can lead to infection. As you are having bag smell, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined. You may need local douching and antibiotics. If your doctor recommends go for vaginal swab culture and sensitivity. Then treatment can be planned accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the response, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.