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Are you stuck with a tampon (tube tampon)? It's okay, don't be shy, this still happens often. Sometimes the tampon gets stuck when you exercise or for other reasons. It is usually easy to take it out, however, if that is not possible then you need to quickly see a doctor. Leaving the tampon in for too long can lead to an infection risk.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Prepare to get a tampon

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   Act quickly. You need to deal with this problem immediately to avoid a health hazard, don't be shy about ignoring it. Remember, this is a problem a lot of people face.
   • Tampons should not be left in your body for more than 8 hours as you can develop toxic shock syndrome. Although treatable, it can also lead to death. However, if you have just stuck the tampon for a very short time (like an hour), wait a little longer and try removing the tampon again. The tampon that dries out becomes stuck easily, so it may make it easier to remove your period from your period.
   • Try removing the tampon yourself - usually quite simple - but if you don't, contact your doctor quickly. Always remember that leaving a tampon in your body for too long can be extremely, very dangerous.

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   Relax. Stress will only make matters worse. Are you sure you have a tampon in your body or have you forgotten that you took it out? If it's sure it's still inside, remember it isn't really “stuck.” The vaginal muscles will hold the tampon in place until you remove it.
   • Don't panic, the vagina is a relatively small and closed organ so the tampon won't get stuck there forever. A lot of women experience this problem with tampons, so there's no reason to panic.
   • You can take a warm bath to relax before taking out the tampon. Don't forget to take a deep breath. If you are too tense, the muscles will tighten and it will be harder to remove the tampon.

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   Wash your hands. You need to wash your hands before removing the stuck tampon to avoid getting bacteria into your vagina. Cleanliness prevents the risk of infections, complications, and other problems.
   • You also need to trim your fingernails to avoid pain when you reach into your vagina to remove the tampon.
   • Find a private space (because of hygiene, maybe a bathroom is the best option). Then you need to take off all of your pants so that you can easily take out the tampon.

Part 2 of 3: Remove the stuck tampon

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   Pull the rope. If the string is not stuck with the tampon and you can still see it, squat on the ground, spread your legs wide and pull the string gently, noting that you do not sit completely on the ground.
   • You need to gently pull the string to see if the tampon will escape, this is the easiest way to remove it. Usually the rope will stick out at least a few centimeters if you put the tampon in properly. Try a few different positions if you don't have the tampon out right away. You can place your foot on something and sit on the toilet or put one foot in the tub.
   • However, there are times when the cord is also stuck in the vagina with the tampon and it will take a few minutes to pull it out. If the cord is also stuck, follow the instructions in the next step.

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   Sit, squat or lie down. These poses will make it easier to remove the stuck tampon. You can also push to push it out, change a few positions if you can't get it out right away.
   • You can prop your feet up in the trash or the tub, or squat on the toilet and push like you are trying to poop, having a baby, or doing inversion kegel exercises (pelvic floor exercises). Sometimes the tampon can be pushed out. When pushing, you also make it move to a position that is easier to reach. Remember to inhale deeply.
   • If you want to lie down, lie on your back on the bed, bend your legs, then insert a finger into your vagina to find a tampon or string. If you find it, point it closer to the vaginal opening and pull it out with your hand.

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   Exhale and insert a finger into your vagina. You need to put your finger as deep as possible. Move your hand in a circular motion between the cervix and vagina, most of the tampons are stuck in this position. You will probably need to use both your thumb and index finger.
   • Find the tampon and insert your other finger into your vagina if you are using only one finger at first. Grab the tampon with two fingers and pull it out. You need to pull out the entire tampon, not pull each string. Don't panic, if done too quickly, the tampon could be pushed deeper. Just feel it, try to pull it out.
   • Don't look for a tampon for longer than 10 minutes. If you can't take it out, don't panic, call your doctor. If you find a string (somehow curled up in the vagina), press it against the vaginal wall with your finger and slowly pull the tampon out.
   • If you use the longest finger, this will be easier, but every woman's vagina is not the same, so you can also use different fingers.

Part 3 of 3: Get help

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   Use lubricants. You can use lubricant before inserting your hand into your vagina to relieve pain and make it easier to remove the tampon.
   • Do not pour water into the vagina or use soap as these can cause an infection. Do not put an odor solution into the vagina to avoid irritating the skin.
   • You can use a mirror to observe. Or you can also urinate, this natural process can push the tampon out.

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   Use only fingers. Even if you cannot remove the tampon by hand, you must never insert other objects, such as metal tweezers, into your vagina to remove it, which is extremely important.
   • Remember: NEVER use another object to get a tampon! This is both unsanitary and the object is also likely to become trapped in the vagina.
   • Other objects can also damage the vaginal wall. You need to take out the tampon and avoid causing many other problems at the same time.

3. 

   See a doctor. If you can't find the tampon or can't take it out, you need to see a doctor immediately. When you leave the tampon in your body, you can get an infection that can be dangerous. You can also ask someone else to take it out for you (like asking a husband or boyfriend). However, many women are very shy so they should not ask others (if you ask, the person to help you wear gloves).
   • The doctor can easily remove the stuck tampon. Do not be shy about this, it happens very often and the doctor has certainly encountered such cases. Never let this affect your health.
   • At the clinic, your doctor can take out the tampon without any pain. First they will try to pull it out, if that doesn't work, they will use tools like gynecological examination to gently open the vagina and remove the tampon. Either way, you won't feel any pain.
   • Sometimes women forget that they haven't taken out their old tampon and keep putting another one in, causing the first to jam. Remember, if you take a tampon and leave it in your body for too long it can cause a serious infection. If you notice symptoms such as vaginal discharge, bad smell, dizziness, pressure or pain in the pelvic or abdominal area, contact your doctor promptly.

Advice

• Try to take out the tampon slowly and gently to avoid pain.
• Try petroleum jelly (petroleum jelly) or water to soften the tampon.
• You can find the tampon string when you put your foot on the edge of the tub.
• If the tampon gets stuck, go to the toilet, urinate while pulling on the rope. This can help to remove the tampon quickly and painlessly.