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Suggest Treatment For Bad Odor Vaginal Discharge

I found a lost tampon (the smell was horrific) yesterday, I ended my period two days prior however I don t know when the tampon I found was originally inserted, obviously. I removed it on my own. I am wondering how long until my discharge loses all foul scent? I am clean, and I don t think there is another tampon or anything else still in my vagina, unless its behind my cervix (which I have read is possible.) I feel very paranoid about it and it is very embarrassing to me. My pee is clear, I don t feel any symptoms of TSS, and I have been taking Cranberry supplement daily as well as drinking about a bottle of water per hour. Is there a need to see a doctor? I just feel like the smell is lingering a bit, is that normal? I feel like (and hope) it s just my body draining out whatever the tampon was backing up/creating or whatever. Help please, I feel like a weirdo!
Mon, 18 Apr 2022
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Hello,

You lost tampon and found it yesterday. You are also having foul smelling discharge per vagina. Since foul smell in your discharge is lingering you are suggested to get clinically examined by an OBGYN. Get per vaginal examination done so that remains of the lost tampon if left behind or around the cervix can be removed. Otherwise it will lead to infection and trigger symptoms of toxic shock syndrome.

In the meantime, get Urinalysis (R/E and C/S) done to rule out UTI. If reports are positive you will be treated with a course of antibiotics. Take care of your hygiene. Wash your private organ with water every time you go to the washroom. Drink adequate water. Yes, you can continue to take cranberry juice.

Your treating doctor will tell you to do some tests to rule out developing TSS. You will be treated accordingly.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Bad Odor Vaginal Discharge

Hello, You lost tampon and found it yesterday. You are also having foul smelling discharge per vagina. Since foul smell in your discharge is lingering you are suggested to get clinically examined by an OBGYN. Get per vaginal examination done so that remains of the lost tampon if left behind or around the cervix can be removed. Otherwise it will lead to infection and trigger symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. In the meantime, get Urinalysis (R/E and C/S) done to rule out UTI. If reports are positive you will be treated with a course of antibiotics. Take care of your hygiene. Wash your private organ with water every time you go to the washroom. Drink adequate water. Yes, you can continue to take cranberry juice. Your treating doctor will tell you to do some tests to rule out developing TSS. You will be treated accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician