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Giddy | The Vasovagal Response and Other Reasons Why Inserting a Tampon is Painful
As Ashley Broadwater was researching an article she was writing for the website Giddy on the vasovagal repsonse and why inserting a tampon is painful, she reached out to me for my opinions on the causes of and solutions for this common issue. Here is a brief synopsis of the article along with a link to the full article below.
Heather Jeffcoat, DPTFind Out Why Inserting a Tampon is Painful
Feeling dizzy and nauseous after putting in a hygiene product? Doctors have some theories.
As mentioned throughout our website, there are a multitude of potential causes of painful penetration, some with overlapping symptoms. A proper diagnosis will always include a deep dive into the background issues that led to the condition, including both physical and emotional causes. And when these issues coincide they can lead to what is called a "vasovagal response":