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Surviving60
March 8, 2015 - 6:57pm
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tampons
In retrospect, I now know I was developing rectocele during the last several years before menopause, because increasingly, tampons would work their way completely out. After starting the WW work, I experimented with tampons as a way of holding things in place, and found them extremely uncomfortable. Since most prolapse really comes on gradually (it only SEEMS like it shows up overnight), if you haven't had any problems up to now, you might be fine. But don't be surprised if things aren't like they were. Not much of an answer, I know......maybe some members who still menstruate can be of more help. - Surviving
ActiveandLapsed
March 8, 2015 - 10:23pm
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What I do
Well I wouldn't use tampons anymore. After my first child mine use to come out wet with what seemed like water well you can guess what was happening. I asked doc and midwife - not helpful just puzzled looks from them. It was of course prolapse developing and the angle was wrong and with old toilet habits urine was caught in there. I stopped using them at at time.
I use rags but only have a light flow. I need to use some coconut oil or similar at times at the back as the rags can rub. They have to be small rags or I feel a pulling sensation down there. I don't use bought pads as anything synthetic like that causes me infections and irritation.
chickaboom
March 9, 2015 - 2:29am
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If u must use tampons my
If u must use tampons my suggestion is that you bend deeply from the hips when u r putting them in and removing them. This way you are sure that your bladder and uterus are safely in your belly and won't be tugged at in any way. Also lodges the tampon in securely.
Sierra
March 9, 2015 - 7:53am
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I was panicking again and as
I was panicking again and as usual, you ladies have calmed me and given me options. I live in a beach town and spend countless hours in a bathing suit and in the water---It's HOT here. My cycle is still frequent and hearty so you see my concern. I tried inserting while I was on my toes in a deep squat and it seemed to go into place. It stayed in for the evening which is the other thing that I was worried about as it is heavy even when i am sleeping. I removed it in lopo position before using the loo and all went well.
AL - thanks for the rags idea as I too am sensitive to all sorts of store bought things on my skin (because of the Hashimotos), which was the second part of my dilemma. What type of rags do you use? I may have to get some as a backup plan for active/heavy days.
ActiveandLapsed
March 9, 2015 - 1:49pm
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Coton
Just an old fleecy cotton sheet. It's not organic or anything but been washed a lot in soapnuts. You could try organic stuff - bamboo, cotton. Not so good in togs or heavy days but maybe at night be ok. I don't live in togs :o)