So, my issue is that I used a tampon today about 6 or 7 hours ago so I could go do laps in the pool. Tonight, I tried to remove it and I can't get it. The string is gone, but I had that happen before and just bore down like having a baby..or a BM. This worked in the past. Not today. I put a finger inside to see if I can reach it, but for some reason, I am super swollen inside. When I bear down with my finger inside, I can feel the tampon slide down beside my finger, but it is behind flesh! I have never had this happen before. I have tried to find a way around the swollen flesh that it is behind, but I can't find a way into it. Kinda of worrisome. I am assuming the tampon caused irritation which caused the intended vaginal swelling. It is so swollen, I had a difficult time inserting a finger...and I have had 3 children through vaginal births! I have no idea what to do. all I know is that there is no way I want to go to the doctor for this! I think I would rather die from the than die of embarrassment. Lol. Any suggestions on how to get the swelling down so I can remove this stupid thing?

I know it sounds terrible but this has happened to me twice! I would rather die than going to the doctor too. I have found that squirting a lot of water up there rinses it right out.

I just had this problem. Chicken and sticking with my fingers but it just going further away from me. I thought, my fingers are going to be long enough. I looked this up and what got the tampon out immediately was the pelvic pressure. Pushed hard, and It lowered down so low I could easily pinch it out....TMI.... but it works and less embarrassing than going to urgent care!

What do I do when all these aren't working?? From last night!! I'm so worried but obviously not seeing a doctor!

The first time I lost a tampon I had no idea... It was just smelly and itchy. What a huge relief after I got it out. I'm just getting over my period and that I recall, I haven't lost one this time...but I recognize the smell...I've gently dig around but can't find anything. I'm just worried. Plus, will I still bleed a little If there is a tampon lost up there?

Doctors understand, don't be embarrassed please.