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I would like to start using a menstrual cup, but am worried about getting infections, and also there is conflicting evidence on them causing tss.

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

If you keep them: Clean and change them regularly it should not be a problem.

Answered 1/5/2019

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