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A tampon can become stuck in the vaginal canal as a result of many things including a tampon string breaking or moving up into the vagina. It is important to get the stuck tampon out as soon as possible to prevent infection and other complications.
A tampon can get stuck inside the vagina by inserting a new tampon before taking out the previous one, having sex with a tampon in or forgetting to remove it when the period is over. Don’t try to remove a stuck tampon with another object as you could injure the vagina or develop an infection. Wash your hands before you try to remove the tampon and cover any lacerations or cuts on your hands. Sit on a toilet, open your legs and push as if you are pushing out a baby or trying to have a bowel movement.
‘Insert two fingers into your vagina and reach in as far as possible, making circular and back and forward movements. If you feel the tampon, trap it between your fingers and pull it out.
If that is not possible try to locate the strings in order to grab them and pull it out. If your efforts to remove the tampon aren’t working then you need to seek out help from a doctor. To you, it my feel embarrassing to ask for help but remember there is nothing your doctor probably hasn’t already seen at least once.
If a tampon has become retained inside a woman, she may wish to try removing the object herself by following the steps outlined below:
Ensure hands are clean to prevent any bacteria entering the vagina and cover any cuts or scratches on the hands.
Sit on a toilet seat with the feet positioned on something approximately a foot high and push, as is done during a bowel movement or when giving birth. This can help the tampon move down the vaginal canal.
Place a finger in the vagina, making circular movements and reaching as far inside as possible. Try to reach the area at the top of the vagina where the tampon is likely to be lodged. If the tampon can be detected, try to insert two fingers to grip the tampon and pull it out.
If it is still not possible to remove the tampon, assistance should be sought from a nurse or doctor.