I had to have a stent placed while having my period. They took out my tampon in the OR. They didn't seem phased (and I felt so horrible, I couldn't care.)

Yeah, one of those peribottles to clean with after you use the toilet. There are also little spray bottles from preparation h with witch hazel which might be soothing with everything going on.

I’m sorry. But yeah, if you have to follow up with urologist, they have seen everything. I had to have some kidney test done with tubes up my pee pee while I was in my period. I was young and single and it was the only time my urologist had cute residents- hahaha.

Keep a pitcher next to your toilet and rinse. Do what you can to feel clean. The doc will have no issues with a stained string. At. All. If the cup feels weird maybe thinx?

Can you use tampons or would that risk accidentally pilling the wrong string? What is the stent one made of?
Agree that going to a provider to get it out is preferred.

No idea but I have sympathy for you. Do NOT remove the stent yourself if you can help it. I did this and f-ed up my urethra leading to a series of UTIs and pelvic floor dysfunction for many years.

I had a kidney stone and stent removed this morning, and a new stent placed. Prior to surgery, the doctor said I would likely be able to remove it with a string on Sunday. After surgery, he told my husband it needs to stay until Thursday. I will start my period sometime soon (4 weeks was yesterday, but I usually go a couple days over). I have a super heavy flow and typically use a cup. I feel like that string is going to get so gross - I don’t see any way of keeping it blood free. Advice?