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Menses cup evaluation study

M Cheng1, R Kung, M Hannah

  • 1Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Fertility and Sterility
|September 1, 1995
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The menses cup was found acceptable by 45% of menstruating women in a clinical study. Continued use for two or more cycles increased acceptability to 62%.

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.

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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.