Tampon Use - maybe TMI

[pelaja]

Hi everyone, I'm onto my second cycle since giving birth 3 month ago and I'm finding it very difficult to insert tampons. I'd only started using them about 12 months before I fell pregnant but now it seems they arenn't going in properly and are falling down. They aren't full so I don't understand whether things have changed in this area since birth (I had 4th degree tearing). Has anyone else had a similar experience? Should I be worried/see a doctor or just push on?
thanks, laura

[Trillian]

I have noticed a similar thing as well, like it just doesn't stay where it is supposed to anymore, although I do think that I have a reasonably good pelvic floor, I just think it is still 'bigger' than what it should be, which may not be the case at all, but I just persevere with it, as they still do the job they are meant to. If you are worried about it, by all means see your GP.

[Tracey]

I honestly havent been able to deal with tampons since having kids... I know Maddy is 8 yrs old.... But my period was always max 3 days from mediumflow day1-2 & then spotting for a day... so it wasnt a prob...

[wardygirl]

Yeah, good topic Pelaja. I find they don't quite sit the same some days. No matter how I try they don't feel right. I'm sure Blake 'changed' me. I think it's just part of the journey of womanhood. Perhaps lots of pelvic floor exercises can help? *mental note to do them more myself!*

[lehma06]

I haven't used a tampon since having my DS in May this year. It hurt too much in the beginning & now I just use pads

[pelaja]

thanks everyone. Good to know I'm not alone. Do you think the size of the tampon is a factor? I'm using mini ones at the moment and they kind of hurt coming out so I don't see how a bigger size would be better.

[2CheekyMonkeys]

AHHH i never even thought of this!! had a little spotting today and went and brought some tampons just incase! DD is 5months and i am still pretty sore down there, plus my internal stitches haven't healed yet! i guess i will see how it goes.

[AnyDream]

It took me over two years to be able to use tampons again! Great thread, nice reminder to do my pelvic floor exercises!
:-)

[Fee]

Gosh the dramas we go through. AF just arrived for me last night and I tried a tampon this morning but it hurt too much so I gave up.

So I have the opposite problem.

[Fi]

Tampons were instrumental for breaking down the scar tissue from my stitches!!! If it hurts, good Its helping!!
I had troubles with them flow wise, but had to use them for swimming and netball.
Now I'm a happy cloth pad user, but will still use tampons were I need to.

[Fee]

I don't like pain... I've given up on trying to DTD and now tampons! It doesn't fit!

[Fi]

I promise you that using tampons made the scar tissue break down and made DTD almost the same as it had been.
Yes it really hurts the first few times (2-3 cycles??), but think of childbirth and its no comparison

[caddie]

Yes i dont use tampons now either.I only use a mini if at the end of a cycle and need to go swimming or out.Good topic! Glad im not the only one. DTD now after childbirth i need ky jelly to help.I found after 12months my body went back to normal.I think the hormones make you drier down their?

[Bea06]

Hi,
I'm having the same problem. I've been reading about it (problems with getting a tampon to sit right) and apparently it's one of the symptoms of vaginal prolapse. I think pelvic floor exercises are the only answer.