Menstrual cup. Using what it is, what, photo, instructions, reviews, price

Menstrual cup is specially designed for women. In most countries it is used as well as other means of personal hygiene. The main difference from the usual caps tampons and pads is that it does not absorb and collect selection.

Bowl after the administration kept inside because of the power vacuum and muscles, remaining invisible to others and without causing the woman discomfort. This handy product is especially important for women who can not tolerate tampons.

What is a menstrual cup?

Menstrual cup, the use of which is common today, it appeared in the 30-ies. the last century. In the middle of the XX century it was patented as a brand Tassaway, and by the end of the XX century the popularity of the product began to grow.

The cup is a container where fluid collects in the menstruation period. Initially, the product was made of ordinary rubber. However, many women have an intolerance of this material, as well as modern latex. Recognized as the safest medical silicone.

There are 2 types of menstrual cups:

• In the form of a bell. The material from which the product produced - latex, silicone or elastomer (heat resistant and ductile). The cup can be used repeatedly. However, after several years of use is better to replace it with a new.
• The shape of the diaphragm. The product is made from polyethylene and are used once or several times depending on the manufacturer.

Some women are afraid to use a menstrual cup, fearing that it will get stuck inside. Experts calm, explaining that the muscles hold the product when compressed, but as soon as they are fully relaxed, the cup will be pushed out.

Sometimes it is the opposite feeling that the cap be sure to fall. In this case it is better to remove it and put again, perhaps for the first time this has been done wrong, or simply the product is greater than or smaller than necessary.

Pros and cons of a menstrual cup

Menstrual cup (use it allows you to save a woman's health, due to the fact that the vagina without delay exempt from discharge, but its walls remain wetted and there is no risk of ingress of infection or mucosal injury) are made of a material not allowing multiply pathogenic bacteria.

Among the positive aspects noted the following:

• the product is not treated with chemical compounds and can be harmful to health;
• It fits into the cup more fluid than in the tampon or pad, with no odor, and the feeling of humidity;
• for the majority of women after the transition to the use of tampons on bowl reduces the pain and the amount of bleeding;
• there is a possibility of self-purification caps: as a result of the internal environment of the vagina during menstruation does not differ from that which is usually the case;
• with such a device women feel protected;
• menstrual cup can be washed and sterilized. To clean the product, you can use plain water, and economic or children's soap. If you can not do it soon, you can pour the collected liquid and rinse the product, then wiping cloth;
• depending on the amount of liquid released bowl can not take up to 12 hours. When there is a fear that the cycle will start all of a sudden, it is used as insurance in the night cap protects against leaks;
• in sports and swimming bowl protects against leaks;
• no need to purchase multiple products at the same time, because the cap is firmly fixed and vaginal muscles vacuum created inside: it can not fall off;
• the purchase of such products generally cost less than permanent purchase napkins and tampons: paying about 2000 rubles. You can use a cup to 5 years;

  

• manufacturers ensure the quality of products, and in case of problems, willing to exchange it for another, better;
• the use of such devices reduces the amount of discarded material. Only one woman uses over 16,000 of hygienic products for your life, for example, the production of napkins and tampons is associated with the processing of synthetic fibers and wood. The bowl can also free from a huge amount of non-recyclable waste, as a result of the collapse of which harmful substances inside into the soil, the rivers and the sea.

The following aspects can be attributed to shortcomings of the use of caps:

• the need for skill bowl installation. In the beginning it is uncomfortable, because the product is not easy to keep the slippery hands and even more set in such a way that the liquid does not flow out of it;
• discomfort at first. Some women may not use the bowl, as it puts pressure on internal organs. This most often occurs when the wrong indentation cap and creating a strong vacuum inside. The girls are not sexually active, it can cause rupture of the hymen. At constant discomfort is better to go to the usual installation.

Indications

Menstrual cup, the use of a convenient and environmentally friendly - this medical device is an alternative to the usual protective intimate means. When properly installed, the product is not felt inside and fully protects against leaks.

This is a safe product, which prevents drying of the inner part of the vagina, does not cause irritation and itching. The cup is left the fibers do not develop infections and bacteria.

With this device you can have fun and play sports. Especially it is important for women who have heavy discharge. When traveling cup will not take up much space. It is a reliable companion and helper in difficult situations.

When used correctly, the cap will serve up to 10 years, and this time will not need to buy expensive pads. According to some estimates, you can save up to 15,000 rubles.

Contraindications to the use of

The use of menstrual cup has some contraindications, which are as small as possible occurrence of an allergic reaction. Despite the fact that the silicone - a hypoallergenic material, adverse reactions are possible.

It is not recommended to use the cup after the birth, when the probability of excessive bleeding. Gynecologists at that time forbid patients to use such means to a blood clot or part of the placenta did not remain in the uterus.

Use the product must be strictly according to instructions. During sexual intercourse it is taken. For the safety of the cup after emptying should be thoroughly washed. If monthly scarce and a large blood loss in these days does not occur, you can use the usual remedies. Only copious require more powerful insurance, which is the cap.

The disadvantage of such products may be:

• high price. However, if high-quality cup, then after a few years it will pay for itself;
• mandatory and thorough care for the device. If a reusable cup, only the cleanliness will ensure the safety and reliability of its use.

Types of menstrual cup

Simplicity and ease of use make the cup irreplaceable in many situations. Travel and increased exercise are not an obstacle. The main thing is to choose the right product itself.

In pharmacies you can find 2 kinds of bowls for personal hygiene:

• Disposable. These products are characterized by elasticity and softness. They are like a contraceptive diaphragm,. When normal amounts precipitates bowl filled for 8-12 hours. After that it can be thrown together with the content.
• Reusable. Made in the form of a bell. They are made of hypoallergenic and safe material. It can be worn up to 14 hours. After removing the contents poured out, and the product itself is disinfected thoroughly with water and soap. This cup can be used up to 10 years without any concerns for health.

How to choose a menstrual cup?

Pick up the cup must be in accordance with certain parameters. For example, the length of the caps shall conform to the parameters of the cervix. This body is constantly in motion, depending on the actions of the man and his condition.

Different phases of the cycle is also influenced by its shape. It was during menstruation should measure the position of the cervix to identify its parameters. Experts believe that in this period it is as low as possible, hard enough and slightly opened, to allow the outflow of secretions.

Methods for determining the height of the cervix may be as follows:

way of	Description
With the help of the hand phalanges	To determine the height you need to: 1. Push the labia, previously well-washed hands and put into the finger. 2. Feeling cervix fingertips to note the size of the phalanx, in which it is located. Much depends on the length of the fingers, the palm of the value and other factors, so the size can be considered an approximation. In accordance with the designated size can be guided by the parameters of the product: low cervix means that capacitor size is designated as S. This is slightly truncated form of the bell; average parameters say that the need to make a choice between S or L. It can be shortened or standard products. It is best to stop their attention on the average parameters; high size means that you can choose the product of any parameters, but short of the bowl is more difficult to remove
Using a ruler	Actions to determine the size of the following: 1. Should wash their hands and put the middle finger into the vagina. 2. After reaching the cervix feels to determine the depth of introduction. 3. Taking out his hand, prepared to measure the distance with a ruler. This is a more precise definition of the parameters

As a rule, manufacturers of packaging indicate the length of the bowl to see. It should be understood: this includes the length of the so-called tail. It can be slightly shortened.

Select the desired width - serious process, which will feel comfortable at any time. If you can not calculate it correctly, it is better to take the cup with a value in the 44-45 mm. Equally important is the choice of volume.

He can be:

• small (18-24 ml);
• medium (25-31 ml);
• large (32-38 ml).

The greater the volume, the higher the other parameters of the product, so you should choose the means of average values, to avoid discomfort. However, in such a way you can not understand what is the shape of the arches of the vagina, which is important, because the bezel is attached to the product of its projections.

If the bumps and protrusions significant, it may happen that the cup will be a little in size. Better to choose a bowl slightly larger and longer to articles village tightly.

The form of cap is almost the same: at the top, they have up to 6 small holes that do not allow to leave bruises on the walls of the vagina with vacuum suction. Certain products have a special scale of volume, which is important when large blood loss. Guided by this figure, the physician to more accurately diagnose and choose treatment regimen.

Form tail does not matter: the main thing that it was convenient to extract the cup. Most often it is performed in the form of sticks. But many do not like it because of the fact that a third of the crotch and ugly sticks. If necessary, it can be completely cut off.

Also produced products without tail. His pose and take out, grabbing for the dome. The tail of a ringlet is convenient because it is almost invisible and at the same time helps to take the cup. The tip of a ball is almost never used: it is difficult to remove.

If you focus on the producers, there are 4 cups size:

• S - for those who do not give birth;
• L - for women who have given birth;
• M and XL - for representatives with heavy menstruation.

How to use the menstrual mouthpiece?

All bowls attached detailed operating instructions. However, depending on the characteristics of each of the body, while getting used to a sanitary means may be different. For most women, it is from 2 to 4 cycles.

Preparation and how to embed

The procedure itself is the introduction for the first time makes it difficult, but over time, the process of folding and installation becomes commonplace.

Preparation and procedure itself is performed as follows:

1. You must wash your hands thoroughly.
2. The product treat special lubricant based on water.
3. To cap opened in correctly, it is folded in half.
4. For convenience, you need to find the correct position of the body at which the process is complicated. Many do it on the toilet or in a squatting position. The main thing to ensure that the pelvic muscles are relaxed as much as possible, and then simply slip into the bowl.
5. Thumbs need to push the lips and put the mouthpiece into the vagina about 1-2 cm deep. It is not necessary to do it too deep, otherwise it may cause leakage.
6. After installation is complete, you need to check how the cup is worth. To do this, twist it around its axis. If it turns out, it means that everything is done right.

How to remove the cap?

It removed the cap just enough. To do this, wash your hands and destroy the integrity of the vacuum layer, just pushing on the basis of the bowl. Then you can get the product for a ponytail. At the end of the cap is cleared of contents, clean and re-inserted.

Especially for the purification of such products manufactured disinfecting solutions or tablets. After the end of the cycle the cup should be boiled for 5 minutes in a separate pan and send to storage in a breathable bag.

Best of all, when the cap is made from a reliable medical grade silicone. In this case, there is no fear that its use will cause an allergic reaction. Such products can be boiled or handle other disinfectants. If the cap is leaking, it is necessary to understand why this happens.

Maybe:

• it just overcrowded and need to remove and re-insert content after pre-treatment;
• Women sometimes detected the special structure of the vagina and its angle of inclination relative to the uterus is too sharp, so it percolates through ledges little fluid and the bowl surface can not absorb it;
• the likelihood of leaks increases, if the vagina wide, and the walls are not very strong, or the product is picked up incorrectly;
• in some cases, the blood remains on the walls of the vagina, unable to drain into the cup, and after the new administration, it can seep underneath.

During sex cup presence is not felt. Fear can only be a long hard tail that could tear the condom. In this case, the cup itself does not protect against sperm and therefore can not consider it a means of contraception.

helpful hints

Menstrual cup, the use of which will be the first time, it requires boiling in water for several minutes. This will allow sterilization to be sure of safety of the procedure, the bowl must immerse themselves in the water. You can also use ready-made compositions, which after a brief treatment completely kill bacteria and spores of harmful diseases.

The method of administration for novice users is concluded as follows:

1. Should wash their hands and treat them with gel.
2. Mouthpiece folded into a C, turning repeatedly and strongly squeezing the edges: In this form, it is easier to enter.
3. Inside the product correctly inserted, it will reveal itself. A sign that everything is done perfectly - no creases on the bottom and sides.

It is important to learn to relax with the introduction and find a comfortable position. You can practice before the menses. Women experience with the cup can be folded in the form of seven.

For this:

1. Clean hands to compress the upper and lower edge of one of the sides, pressing hard edge products.
2. Once folded edge and gently introduce the product to the point, while inside you hear a little click, which means that the cup is fully open.

Caring for intimate hygiene products

Gap, which introduced the cup is unique. It depends on the abundance and activity of female secretions. It is recommended to remove and empty the product no later than 12 hours.

Keep the cup in a special package of natural ventilated fabric. Usually it is sold bundled with the product itself. In no event should not be used for this purpose polyethylene bags or sealed containers. In addition, the product should be protected from sunlight.

Change cup worth in 5 years or more. It depends on how often it was used. In many cases, the service life of up to 10 years, while the product itself does not lose its performance. Sometimes, however, the situation is such that we have to replace the cup before. This may be due to childbirth or other changes in a woman's body.

Where to buy and how much is the cap?

Today, manufacturers offer a large number of menstrual cups that are securely fix the intimate zone and allow to lead a normal life in any period. Dance, exercise and fascinating trekking are available.

Purchased the product can be ordered in pharmacies or through a dedicated website. The cost depends on the manufacturer and type of bowls. The average price of reusable cap from 1500 rubles. Disposable products are from 600 rubles. Do not buy if there is no confidence in the quality of the goods, because the woman's health depends on it.

Such a medical device as menstrual cup is popular all over the world. It has its advantages and disadvantages, but gynecologists show that this is a very useful product for women's health. The main thing to know how to use it properly.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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