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£29.00Danish doctors have advised women to use menstrual cups with care after a patient developed temporary kidney issues due to a poorly aligned cup impacting on other nearby structures like ureters. The woman, who was in her thirties, had been experiencing intermittent pelvic pain and blood in her urine for several months, but had not connected her symptoms to her menstrual cup, which is used to collect monthly blood flow. While this is a rare occurrence, doctors have stressed that selecting the appropriate size cup is essential, as well as positioning it correctly, and educating users. According to the British Medical Journal where the incident was reported, patient information materials need to contain detailed and clear information about menstrual cups.
Doctors have warned that the cup’s correct positioning, along with proper size and shape selection, is necessary to prevent negative impacts on the upper urinary system. Menstrual cups are a sustainable alternative to sanitary pads and tampons crafted from soft, flexible silicone, or rubber. They have the capacity to hold 20 to 30ml (roughly two tablespoons) of blood once in place and can be washed and reinserted every four to eight hours depending on release. Young people, including girls who have never given birth to a baby, have a range of smaller-sized menstrual cups created for their use.
The use of menstrual cups may be challenging for new users when it comes to removal, with a recent report revealing that 530 teenagers and young adults asked for assistance during their first attempt. To remove the cup, users have been warned not to pull on the stem but to squeeze the cup’s base to reduce suction and wiggle it off. Physiotherapist Dr. Kate Lough, a pelvic health expert, has advised that it may take women several menstrual cycles to become comfortable using a menstrual cup and that the cups should not hurt, as they are generally very safe. She suggests that women explore various sizes, forms, and solidity of menstrual cups to discover one that suits their requirements.
Finally, menstrual discs are comparable to menstrual cups but are worn higher in the vaginal canal, just beneath the cervix. If a woman has recently implanted a contraceptive coil in her uterus and uses a menstrual cup, there is a small risk that the coil could be dislodged by the suction and should be checked by a healthcare professional. Women who have difficulty locating their coil threads or are worried about their coil’s status should avoid using menstrual cups and consider using alternative contraception methods such as a menstrual disc
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