Menses cup evaluation study

Area of Science:

• Gynecology
• Women's Health
• Menstrual Hygiene

Background:

• Menstrual hygiene management is crucial for women's health and well-being.
• Traditional menstrual products can be costly and environmentally impactful.
• Novel menstrual products like the menses cup offer potential alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the tolerability and acceptability of the menses cup among menstruating women.
• To determine the proportion of women who find the menses cup an acceptable method for managing menstrual flow.

Main Methods:

• A prospective, descriptive clinical study was conducted with 51 menstruating women.
• Participants received menses cups and instructions, with experiences tracked over 12 months.
• Data collected included baseline demographics and interval feedback on cup usage.

Main Results:

• The menses cup was used for a total of 159 cycles by 51 subjects.
• Overall, 45% of women found the menses cup acceptable for managing menstrual flow.
• Among women using the cup for two or more cycles (57%), acceptability rose to 62%.

Conclusions:

• The menses cup demonstrates potential as an acceptable menstrual hygiene product for a subset of women.
• Longer-term usage may correlate with increased acceptance of the menses cup.
• Further research could explore factors influencing menses cup adoption and satisfaction.