Missing Tampon! or at Least I Think. Please Help ASAP!

Have the BF get in there at look around. There is only so much space in there it's not like it could just disappear!

I think you are a troll.
But, if not, look for it.
A tampon cannot get "lost" nor would I think the "tests" ton look for it would cause pain for days. It's not a magical wonderland of interconnecting tunnels!
It's a vagina. It can't "go" anywhere else, so put on the big girl panties and start looking!

My husband had to get mine out on a couple of occasions when the string broke. You must have a husband or boyfriend or you wouldnt be on birth control right? So let him play gynecologist, they like it.

Most women I know have forgotten a tampon at least once.

Not a lotta nerve endings round those parts.

So we insert another, or have sex, and then it requires some awkward bending about to fish around and snitch it back out.

Its a sealed system. It can't go anywhere else. If its there, its there. If not, then not. You won't cough and find something more unpleasant than mucus one day, you know. Sealed system.

And for the love of Mike....

Get more familiar with your anatomy. It doesn't have to be masturbation... Exploratory endeavors aren't painful, but its not wow-baby, either. (Not a lotta nerve endings, as Ive said.). Its just honestly understanding the geography (also useful for IUD checks, diaphragm placement, why did I listen to the garlic clove old wives tale, where IS that sucker???, avoiding trips to the doctor, etc.).

So. Wash your hands, clip your nails, and get to know a part of yourself that shouldn't be any more scary than your nose.

It is not an endless cavern in there.

You can put your fingers or hand in there and really search. Even I , over weight, with short arms and small hands can reach in and search..

Do not be afraid. And yes, You could be tender after sex, you could feel bloated a week or 2 before your next cycle..

Never be afraid of your own body, explore it, it belongs to you,,

Oh go look for it. It cannot go very far. Space is limited.

Oh get over touching your body...your vagina isn't a bottomless pit...there is only so much space in there. I had a string pop off a tampon before and you have to do some maneuvering, but you can get it out. Just stick a clean (washed with soap and water) finger up there and feel if there is one in there.

If there IS one in there and you can't get it out, go to your doctor's office...

I would think after TWO days if there was one in there you would know from the SMELL alone.

Who does a test to retrieve a tampon? That's crazy. Man-up, take a squat and pull the thing out. It's not like its traveled up to your nose.

Added per your SWH: If you are having pain or feel like you are "swollen" in there, then you need to go to the doctor anyhow. It sounds like you don't like gynecological examinations. You know, it's never a picnic for women in general, but it shouldn't HURT. It's just supposed to be uncomfortable. You need to put your head around the fact that we, as women, need to have examinations every year for most of our lives. It's a part of taking care of our health, making sure our sexual partners don't give us STD's that can ruin our ability to have children, and to keep us safe and healthy. If you are old enough to have sexual intercourse, you are old enough to learn how to deal with your own body and understand how it works, AND take it to the doctor when something is "off".

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Well, I did look to see if this is your first post, and it is. Just in case it's a REAL question and you aren't just getting your jollies by writing it, I'll tell you that I've done this before too, when I was in college. I can't believe you went to the hospital for it - that's a huge waste of money.

Go to a regular doctor. Stop being scared of it, for crying out loud. The doctor will use a speculum to open up your vaginal opening and shine a light in there. It's not like you can lose a tampon up inside you. If it's in there, the doc can take it out. It is important to make sure there's not one there because of the possibility of toxic shock syndrome.

Have you tried pushing it out? If you have one in, you can push DOWN, while sitting on the toilet, and feeling up with your finger towards your pubic bone. While pushing, you should be able to feel it, if it's in there. You aren't going to make yourself bleed by doing this.

Dawn

What tests? They use a speculum to look inside and forceps to pull it out.

I also suggest you reach inside and feel for yourself. It's easy to do and you'll be happier and healthier if you're more comfortable with your body.

Your boy friend would not fit inside if you still had a tampon inside.

So your very first question on this board is that you have lost a tampon?
huh.
If you have a husband/boyfriend/girlfriend....have them go spelunking.
If they can't find it then you need to go to the dr.
If you are a troll then I suggest going somewhere else.

It can only go so far. Learn from the past. And get yourself to your OB/GYN and get educated about your reproductive health. For the love of vaginas.

Oh good grief, just stick your fingers in there and feel around for it then pull the darn thing out.
You don't want to go to the Doctor right?
So just do it yourself.

Isn't there a string attached to it?

I have never lost one, but there's no reason to be scared to stick your finger up there, just wash your hands afterwards. If you're afraid to do that, go to the doctor. Believe me, they've seen it all.

Start using pads if you can't remember to remove your tampons. This happening once...I can understand. But.. this will be your 3rd time?!?

Call your doctor...I am sure he or she knows the drill..they have been through it already twice with you.

How old are you??

Good luck and best wishes!

go get some help-ever hear of toxic shock syndrome?

you don't want to stick your finger up there, but you have lost tampons more than once?
i think your finger is probably a lot safer. you're somewhat less likely to have it wander off.
and if your boyfriend had his junk up in there, it's not likely that your finger is going to do much more damage.
they don't do 'tests' to find tampons. they rummage about. you can do that at home.
and start using pads if you are really that forgetful about your tampons.
khairete
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Spelunking..god I love you Laura! I just wanted to add if there is one up there and your boyfriend still fits inside, I feel sorry for you..

Hi T.,

Not much to add here -- the other Mama's have said just about everything. But, if you're too embarrassed to talk to your doctor or your own mom about your own anatomy, please go buy a copy of "Our Bodies, Ourselves." It's a classic, and you'll learn a lot from it. Also, if you're sexually active you really need to see a gynecologist once a year for a check up. If you don't have health insurance to cover this, look for women's clinics that charge on a sliding scale or check out Planned Parenthood.

I don't have anything to add.. but I love Riley J. I may keep her response when I'm in a bad mood and need a chuckle.

patty k-i almost peed myself when i read your response.
T. y: how? what? seriously, you maybe took it out but i would do what patty k suggested. start digging :)

A rubber got lost inside of me once. Found it. A tampon, well it's too big. Even the little ones. But if you are ever so scared again of course go to the doctor.

This is why I have always worn pads. I am too freaked out I will lose a tampon.

Seriously, the best way is to get one of those mirrors, and check to see if their is one already there. If it is, then you can either take it out yourself, or go back to the hospital. I would think after having this happen before, you would already be able to tell..Next time though, wear a pad!

I must be bored tonight because I can't believe I just fell for this post, lol.

Are you talking about a tampon that you can easily find and retrieve yourself?

OR

Are you talking about a condom which you can still find yourself.

HOWEVER...

Your SWH is confusing because your bf would not be" taking off" a tampon.

Either way... You can easily find the tampon or condom. Just wash your hands and go retrieve it. No need for for a hospital visit, gees

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I must be bored tonight because I can't believe I just fell for this post, lol.

Are you talking about a tampon that you can easily find and retrieve yourself?

OR

Are you talking about a condom which you can still find yourself.

HOWEVER...

Your SWH is confusing because your bf would not be" taking off" a tampon.

Either way... You can easily find the tampon or condom. Just wash your hands and go retrieve it. No need for for a hospital visit, gees

Deep breathe, relax, and sorry to say but you need to find it... That would involve you or someone you REALLY trust to go digging. If you bleed just think, it washes off!

I have never had this problem, I bet it would suck, But I do know the consequenses of leaving it sooo its either the hospital or DIY.

Good luck, o and you should be fine but you do need to get it out!

if you can't find it i would think your doc could find it pretty quickly in his office.

I read your SWH.

Using a tampon after having sex can hurt when your vagina was subjected to too much friction and the lining is swollen and/or has tiny abrasions (cuts).

Honey, you're squeamish about fishing around to see if you have a tampon inside and you don't understand how your own body works. This tells me that maturity-wise, you're not ready to be in a sexual relationship. Tell your boyfriend that you two need to dial back the relationship and leave sex out of it for awhile. If he doesn't respect that, cut him loose.

Please do see a doctor, and ask a lot of questions about how your reproductive organs work. They have models they can show you and everything.

You have had many answers and suggestions already relating to the fact that you think you lost the tampon...if you are worried of getting TSS from tampon use have you tried using moon cups or luna cups? You can't loose those and they are natural and don't cause TSS.

You'll know it's in there if you begin to stink..