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Hello,

I have just been prescribed the above and used my first one last night. Today when wiping there was black mucus. Does this perhaps mean I did not insert it high enough?

Thanks

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No, i think it’s the blood drying up. It should stop soon. I found it the most helpful. Hopefully you won’t havr to use it for long.

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