What is a fleur Cup?
The Fleurcup menstrual cup, is made from 100% medical silicone with no colourants. It is supple and flexible and super comfortable to wear! Fleurcup is made in France, a hygienic and reusable protection for women during their period, instead of using tampons or pads.
Is cup good for periods?
A menstrual cup is a type of reusable feminine hygiene product. It’s a small, flexible funnel-shaped cup made of rubber or silicone that you insert into your vagina to catch and collect period fluid. Cups can hold more blood than other methods, leading many women to use them as an eco-friendly alternative to tampons.
Can menstrual cups cause retrograde menstruation?
We reviewed the literature and found that few complications other than those associated with incorrect MC positioning have been described. As MCs accumulate blood and may trigger retrograde menstruation, they can theoretically increase the risks of endometriosis or adenomyosis [5].
Are menstrual cups better than pads?
A total of four studies were reviewed, in which the cups were found to be as effective or even better at collecting blood than sanitary napkins or tampons. There was no risk of infection reported either.
What does retrograde menstruation feel like?
Women with retrograde menstruation often do not have any symptoms. The primary symptom associated with retrograde menstruation is pain during menstruation (dysmenorrhea). Unfortunately, this is a very non-specific symptom. Menstrual pain is also associated with many other conditions affecting reproductive health.
How do you know if you have retrograde menstruation?
Symptoms of retrograde menstruation Retrograde menstruation doesn’t typically have a lot of symptoms. Some women experience pain but may mistake it for common menstrual cramps. Retrograde menstruation is not typically diagnosed as a condition on its own but as a symptom of a condition such as endometriosis.
Is inserting menstrual cup painful?
Do menstrual cups hurt or feel uncomfortable? Many people can’t feel their cups at all once they’re inserted, Dr. Cullins says, and it shouldn’t be painful when you insert it, either (though it might take more practice to use than a tampon or pad).