It is absolutely fine to use tampons if you have PMOS, which stands for Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome. If you are just starting to use tampons, you may find that the slender style is easier to insert. Always use unscented menstrual products as the scented ones may cause irritation.
Editor’s note: The original post referenced PCOS; terminology has been updated to PMOS for consistency throughout this guide.
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