Laides Sanitary Stuff - Cheap Instead Cups

lisyloo

Umm this isn't true.

What isn't true?

I'm on this too and its totally dependant on each person as to whether it stops periods.

I said in my post "I know it doesn't work for everyone".
I don't think I have said anything untrue.

Unfortunately the only way to find out is to try it, but for those people for whom it works, it's great.

BlueCow1975

Well you learn something new every day lol!! I never knew that these even existed. I am not sure if I am being a bit dim, but how on earth do you remove one without creating one heck of a mess? Also can anyone tell me how often they need to be changed?

Its funny how you just get used to what you use and my intitial instint is I could never use one at all - but there seems to be a lot of recommendations for them which are obviously for a reason!

Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed a bit more light!!

tattybonce

slybuys wrote: »

Umm this isn't true. I'm on this too and its totally dependant on each person as to whether it stops periods. Its also rumoured to be getting axed as its the most expensive mini pill for the NHS to buy...

I also don't agree. I was taking this and I was having irregular periods after only a week - week in week out. My partner commented that this was why it was called contraception - because I was always having a period! Anyway I stopped taking it but I did still have to go to my doctors for regular blood pressure checks. If your doctor has told you otherwise I would get a second opinion as an important part of oral contraception is getting your blood pressure checked regularly. I wouldn't use one of these mooncups btw. Having a period is an uncomfortable and achy time of the month as it is, without pushing little cups inside you and attaching them to your cervix. It makes me squirm just thinking about it tbh, but each to their own.

babyshoes

tattybonce wrote: »

I wouldn't use one of these mooncups btw. Having a period is an uncomfortable and achy time of the month as it is, without pushing little cups inside you and attaching them to your cervix. It makes me squirm just thinking about it tbh, but each to their own.

Umm, they don't attach to your cervix! It sits quite low down, far from the cervix, and you can't feel it when it is properly inserted - in the same way that you can't feel a tampon when it is in properly. They are as easy as non-applicator tampons to insert, slightly more tricky to remove but easy enough once you get used to it. The trick is to fold it up correctly so it is small enough to insert, and it then pops open when you let go and pushes against the 'walls' to create a seal. Honestly not painful unless you do it wrong! It does take a little while to get used to it, but I wouldn't use tampons now, as they make me feel dried out and uncomfortable- and the times I have used one in an emergency since I got my mooncup I have had worse period pains! Not sure if that is a coincidence or not...

Wouldn't bother with disposables unless I was travelling and didn't know what the facilities for washing them would be. TBH, even washing it in a plublic bathroom is ok if you can get into a disabled loo with a basin in the cubicle, and if not a bottle of water and loo paper does the job ok for a temporary fix. They don't need emptying very often, so I seldom need to do it while out anyway!

building_with_lego

BlueCow1975 wrote: »

Well you learn something new every day lol!! I never knew that these even existed. I am not sure if I am being a bit dim, but how on earth do you remove one without creating one heck of a mess? Also can anyone tell me how often they need to be changed?

Its funny how you just get used to what you use and my intitial instint is I could never use one at all - but there seems to be a lot of recommendations for them which are obviously for a reason!

Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed a bit more light!!

You pinch the base and pull- bit odd the first few times but then so were tampons! The cup can hold far more than a tampon or pad so it's all contained in the bottom. Can change as often as you like/ need- on heavy days I empty 2 hourly, on light days it's twice a day.
Mooncup actually offer a money back guarantee if you don't like it after three periods, so it might be worth trying!

And I can second the pain thing- I hardly use painkillers nowadays, compared to two days every month (plus repeated bouts of the lovely thrush) when I was using tampons.

:T :T Menstrual cups changed my life! :T :T

sav_606_rebels

I've read websites of different ways to fold mooncups when putting them in, but I've actually never tried it myself.
I'm pretty tempted... perhaps in the new year when I have less to worry about!

lisyloo

If your doctor has told you otherwise I would get a second opinion as an important part of oral contraception is getting your blood pressure checked regularly.

I do get it checked regularly. It's just now once a year, rather than once every 6 months with the other pills because they have a worse effect on blood pressure.

If you don't think once a year is enough then do you have some info you could point me to that I could take to my doctor, please? That would be very helpful.

This says a years supply is ok
http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/contraception/progestogenonlypillpop

My blood pressure is very good BTW.

gentleorange

I agree that using a mooncup does seem to help relieve cramps slightly, though I'm not sure how. The Mooncup was more of an economical choice for me though. I dislike the idea of paying VAT on sanitary products; who decided that periods are a luxury?! It took a bit of getting used to, but now I think it's great, no more overnight tampon leak-throughs to worry about. (I haven't yet been brave enough change it in a public loo though!)

babydaisy

I am another Mooncup user who used to have terrible cramps and discomfort during my period - now I hardly notice I am having one. I love my Mooncup, my friend who lives in Switzerland got me onto them and have been using one for about 4 years now. I couldn't find it last month and used tampons and felt so uncomfortable with them.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Which "cup" is suitable for someone who has never used tampons?

There are so many on the feminine website, it's quite confusing.