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Vaginal tampons are the most frequently used means of absorbing menstrual blood. Adolescents should be advised about their proper use by choosing the appropriate size, depending upon the opening of the hymen. With normal flow the tampons should be changed at least once every 12 hours.
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Beller, F.K., Knörr, K., Lauritzen, C., Wynn, R.M. (1974). Menstrual Hygiene. In: Gynecology. Springer Study Edition. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7128-5_5
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