Menstrual cups are currently the trend in today’s feminine menstrual hygiene market. It is an environment and budget-friendly substitute for other menstrual hygiene products. Such are the core reasons or advantages why these cups are selling like hotcakes in the market.
You can only count by hand the available menstrual cups on the market decades ago since the demand for this product was not that big. However, since menstrual cups have gained its fame, dozens have brands have resurfaced, claiming to be better than each other.
We can conclude that due to the popular demand and how the market has been trying to meet the needs of women, buying the right menstrual cup can be challenging. Fortunately, you can ask the advice of professionals such as the Obgyns to highlight the critical factors you need to consider when choosing the right menstrual cup for you.
Do You Know How High Your Cervix Sits?
Knowing the depth of your cervix (high or low) It is one of the most commonly overlooked factors when choosing a menstrual cup. Many women tend to focus on the unique selling point of the different menstrual cup offers from various brands in the market. It does not necessarily mean that it is wrong to do so.
However, the indicated question should not be compromised since your comfort is at stake.
For instance, you bought a menstrual cup for low cervix, then using it might cause menstrual flow leakage since it wasn’t able to cater to your cervix, which sits high. An unfit menstrual cup is too tight that it might scratch or irritate your vaginal walls or be easily removed since it doesn’t fit well.
An OB/GYN from Baylor University Medical Center, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, stated that you need to be familiar with your body to have the right menstrual cup. By knowing your body, especially about the depth of your cervix, you may be able to understand what you need in a cup, which is the first step towards finding the right menstrual cup for you.
The Menstrual Cup Size
The menstrual cup size is a factor that you need to consider along with how high or low your cervix sits. As such, you should know if you have heavy blood flow during your menstrual period, regular, or a light one. With this, you would know the needed size of the menstrual cup.
Knowing the type of your flow is essential since there might be some menstrual cups that are not adequate for those women that are heavy bleeders. This is why you must research first or know the information of the menstrual cup before buying it.
Here’s a tip, choose a menstrual cup according to the blood volume during your period, right? What you need to do is to look for small menstrual cups if you have a light flow, and you should go for a wider one if you have a heavy flow. It must be able to cater to your period flow and avoid leakage if the blood flow is heavy.
Consider the Menstrual Cup’s Material
It is the second most crucial factor that you should consider when you are choosing your cup. You must make sure that you are not allergic to any of the materials used in the cup’s composition such as silicone.
Remember that there are different types of brands which offers various kinds of the menstrual cup along with the materials used. Thus, if you know that you have a rubber or latex allergy or you have skin sensitivities, then you should opt for those menstrual cups that are latex-free or hypoallergenic.
Know-How Reliable the Brand Is
Knowing how reliable the brand is especially important for those beginners in menstrual cup usage. With this said, look for a brand that is “beginner-friendly”, comfortable to use, free from unwanted odor, and have a leak-proof design.
OB-GYNs want every woman to be responsible when it comes to choosing the brand for a menstrual cup. You should never buy a cup just because it is the trending brand or you just like the brand or the packaging itself. Also, remember that the menstrual cup of your choice should fit your needs during your menstrual cycle.
Takeaway
The discussed information above is from a professional medical worker whose specialization is the female anatomy. With this said, you must take into consideration all the points given and make your decision out of the given tips.
Lastly, make sure that you are prepared and knowledgeable enough to use menstrual cups. Although the benefits that you can gain from using it exceeds other menstrual hygiene products, it is essential that you know what you are getting into and that you aren’t only using it since it is what’s “trendy” nowadays.
