I have no problem answering questions like that, at least not to you guys because I know you understand. The opening has not fused shut completely, so my periods are fine (although this month's is a week late, and I'm getting annoyed!). It has just narrowed considerably. I can't use tampons because the opening is too small. I can get them in if I really try, but the last time I did I cried when I took it out. It just hurt so badly because the opening really wasn't big enough to do it.