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Posted on: 09/25/2007
Question
can a tampon stay inside a woman's body?
Answer
Tampons should be removed after 6 - 8 hours to avoid infection and Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), but every once in a while someone forgets one and it stays longer. As soon as possible, it should be removed.