Users' questions

Why does my stomach feel weird when I put a tampon in?

Why does my stomach feel weird when I put a tampon in?

Farah Kroman:It sounds like you had something called a ‘vaso-vagal’ episode. This leads to symptoms of feeling faint, clammy, nauseated and sometimes even passing out. When you put a tampon into the vagina, it can touch your cervix, which is at the top of the vagina and closes the path to your uterus (womb).

Why is my tampon giving me discomfort?

If you find that your tampon hurts even after following these instructions, it may mean that you are using too high of an absorbency for your flow. Tampons are super absorbent, but if there isn’t enough fluid to absorb, this can leave your vagina feeling dry, which can be a little painful.

Does TSS make your stomach hurt?

Other TSS symptoms may include: Severe flu-like symptoms, such as muscle aches and pains, stomach cramps, a headache, or a sore throat.

How do you tell if your body is rejecting a tampon?

Common signs of this condition include:

  1. sudden fever.
  2. low blood pressure.
  3. headache.
  4. muscle aches.
  5. confusion.
  6. diarrhea.
  7. nausea.
  8. vomiting.

What causes pain when you use a tampon?

1 sexually transmitted infection 2 cervical inflammation 3 vulvodynia 4 vaginal cysts 5 endometriosis

Why does my tampon not fall out when I use it?

They only expand as far as they need to in order to accommodate what is inside, hence why a tampon will not “fall out.”. The smallest size tampon should be used when first learning, but if the discomfort or pain continues, this may be due to Vaginismus.

Can you use tampons with a vaginal infection?

-Do not use tampons with a vaginal infection. -Wash hands before inserting or removing tampons. -Store your tampons away in a clean dry place. You might have an tampon-induced ulcer.

Where does a tampon go during your period?

According to The Period Blog, when you wear a tampon properly, it sits in the upper two-thirds of your vaginal canal which is on average three to four inches long.