Recurrent vaginal and cervical ulcers associated with tampon use.
Three cases of recurrent vaginal and cervical ulcers were associated with tampon use. We review the diagnosis, treatment, and management and discuss the possible etiologic mechanisms. Prevention of recurrent ulceration may be best approached by discontinuation of tampon use.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence; D013630:Tampons, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014456:Ulcer / Q000209:etiology; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014592:Uterine Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*