When can i start using tampons after medical abortion?
Did they give you an amount of time to wait before having sex? If so, you would want to wait the same amount of time before using tampons, or inserting anything into your vagina. The wait time would vary depending on how far along you were when you terminated. If you had a medical abortion, you couldn’t have been too far along, so the wait time is probably shorter than it would be after a surgical abortion. Do you have a follow up appointment to check on your post-termination condition? If they didn’t give you a wait time for intercourse, then they’ll probably let you know if it’s okay at your follow up appointment. If you’re worried about TSS, you could always switch to a menstrual cup, like the Diva cup. They’re inserted in the vagina, so you wouldn’t want to use them until you have the okay from your doctor, but they’re much safer, cheaper, and better for the environment than tampons or pads.
