pad vs tampon post retrieval?

[try2020]

hey ladies I had read somewhere that pads should be used for your period after egg retrieval rather than tampons. Has anyone been told that by their docs/nurses? mine started in the night and I only have tampons kicking about 🙄 thank you! 🧡

[sazzle2680]

Yes, that’s correct. Clinics always recommend pads in order to reduce chances of infection, not just specifically for retrieval, just in general. Infection risks are significantly higher with tampons.

Good luck!x

[try2020 in reply to sazzle2680]

thank you!

[Running79]

My clinic didn’t give any advice about what sanitary product to use.

I don’t like tampons anyway and have always used pads

[try2020 in reply to Running79]

thanks ☺

[ToughCOOKIE78]

Yes only pads to avoid infections xx

[try2020 in reply to ToughCOOKIE78]

Thanks cookie!