A THREAD

What is a menstrual cup?

A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that you insert into your vagina to catch and collect period fluid.

Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons. And depending on your flow, you can wear a cup for up to 12 hours.

How to use a menstrual cup.

To figure out the right menstrual cup size for you, you and your doctor should consider:
√your age
√length of your cervix
√whether or not you have a heavy flow
√firmness and flexibility of the cup
√cup capacity

When to take your menstrual cup out
You can wear a menstrual cup for 6 to 12 hours, depending on whether or not you have a heavy flow. This means you can use a cup for overnight protection.
You should always remove your menstrual cup by the 12-hour mark....

..If it becomes full before then, you’ll have to empty it ahead of schedule to avoid leaks.

What are the advantages of using menstrual cups?

A menstrual cup:
√is affordable
√is safer than tampons
√holds more blood than pads or tampons
√is better for the environment..

..than pads or tampons
√can’t be felt during sex (some brands)
√can be worn with an IUD

What are the disadvantages of using menstrual cups?
√can be messy
√may be hard to insert or remove
√may be tough to find the right fit
√may cause an allergic reaction

If you answered yes to these questions, then the menstrual cup is right for you. But if you’re still unsure, talk with your gynecologist about your options and what menstrual product may work best for you.

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