Menstrual cups are a safe alternative to other menstrual products risk of toxic shock syndrome infection is similar or less with menstrual cups compared to pads or tampons. Menstrual cups typically do not leak if used properly, though incorrect placement or inadequate cup size can cause some women to experience leakage. Some menstrual cups are sold colorless and translucent, but several brands also offer colored cups. Most menstrual cup brands sell a smaller and a larger size. As menstrual cups are reusable, they generate less solid waste than tampons and pads, both from the products themselves and from their packaging. One cup may be reusable for up to 10 years, making their long-term cost lower than that of disposable tampons or pads, though the initial cost is higher. After each period, the cup requires cleaning.
Įvery 4–12 hours (depending on the amount of flow), the cup is removed, emptied, rinsed, and reinserted. This is unlike tampons and menstrual pads, which absorb the fluid instead.
The stem is used for insertion and removal, and the bell-shaped cup seals against the vaginal wall just below the cervix and collects menstrual fluid.
They are shaped like a bell with a stem or a ring. Menstrual cups are usually made of flexible medical grade silicone, latex, or a thermoplastic isomer. Its purpose is to collect menstrual fluid (blood from the uterine lining mixed with other fluids). A menstrual cup is a menstrual hygiene device which is inserted into the vagina during menstruation.
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