A 46-year-old member asked:
How do you use a menstrual cup?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Andrew Blazaranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 64 years experience
Insert vaginally: Used rarely today the cup is inserted vaginally and removed and emptied periodically and then reinserted.
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
A menstrual cup: catches blood during menstrual period. They can be used during sports and swimming. They can be kept in considerably longer than a tampon.
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MI
A 28-year-old member asked:
Can I use a menstrual cup if I have had a child?
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Dr. Lonna Larshanswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Yes: The cup that I am most familiar with is the diva cup. It comes in two sizes - model 1 is for women who are under 30 and who have never delivered a baby, either vaginally or by cesarean section. Model 2 is for women who are over 30 or who have delivered a baby. Diva cup has a great website with answers to many menstrual cup questions: http://www.Divacup.Com/.
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Fall River, MA
A 20-year-old female asked:
Are menstrual cups safe?
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Dr. Swati Avashiaanswered
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics 25 years experience
Should be: There is no evidence to the contrary. The most important thing about menstrual cups is that you use them as directed and you follow closely the recommendations for cleaning and storage. They can generally be worn up to 12 hours before emptying, cleaning, and re-inserting. So far, there are no reported cases of toxic shock syndrome. They are an environmentally responsible alternative to tampons.
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Plainfield, MI
A 40-year-old female asked:
What are your thoughts on the menstrual cup?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Its an option: It is certainly one option that a small group of women enjoy. There is nothing wrong with it. Most just prefer the convenience of tampons and pads.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Is menstrual cup good to use?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
In one study: 91% of women who had a trial with the menstrual cup indicated that they would continue to use them & would recommend them to others.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How can I ask for a menstrual cup?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Menstrual cups: can be purchased on line or at stores that sell feminine hygiene products. Prescription is not required.
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Last updated May 22, 2017
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