Tampon use 7+ weeks PP?

[Deleted]

I'm a moron. I had a Mirena inserted 10 days ago, and have been spotting (as expected) since. Today the spotting is heavier (also a possibility). I only wore a thin panyliner but it's not cutting it.

I'm at work, don't want to run home/ out to buy pads. I have a box of tampons in my desk; what do you think, can I use one?

[everafter07]

Were you cleared for sex? If so, I'd think it would be fine.

[Deleted]

I wouldn't but I was super squeamish about anything going near me for months after ds was born. I am sure it's fine though.

[Deleted]

I was cleared for sex and exercise.

[dragonfly08]

If you've had your 6 week pp checkup and were taken off pelvic rest, a tampon is fine. I personally couldn't have used one at 7 weeks pp after #1, but after #2 I could have, so it's all about what you're comfortable with.

[everafter07]

As long as it doesn't hurt, I'd do it, since you're cleared.

[hski2349]

Use a tampon. I was cleared for sex and exercise at 6 weeks, and had a period at 7 weeks and used a tampon. It was so much better than a pad.