Menstrual Cup: Want to use a menstrual cup during menstruation? Know which type is right for you!

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An adult woman menstruates every month till the age of fifty years. Sanitary pads, tampons, and menstrual cups are used during this period.

A menstrual cup is a type of reusable cup. This silicone cup is flexible and funnel-shaped. One cup can be reused for up to 10 years. The cup is considered safer than sanitary pads and tampons.

Eco-friendly: Menstrual cups are eco-friendly. A sanitary pad takes more than 500 years to decompose. So, the cups are reusable. One cup can be used for many years.

COMFORTABLE: The menstrual cup provides up to eight hours of leakage protection. While pads and tampons have to be changed every three to four hours.

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SAFE THAN OTHER SANITARY PRODUCTS: Most pads and tampons in the market contain harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients that can irritate the sensitive skin of a woman's genitals. Apart from this, it can also harm the pH of the vagina. Good-quality menstrual cups are made of medical-grade silicone. It does not disturb the regular pH of the vagina or the delicate skin of the genitals.

Budget Friendly: Menstrual cups are reusable and last almost a decade. Because of this, the cups are significantly less expensive than multiple packs of single-use products.

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High Bleeding Capacity: A menstrual cup can store 15-25 ml of blood (depending on the cup size). It's so much more than a normal tampon or pad. As a result, you can use one cup for up to 8 hours. Also, it does not cause problems like breakouts.

Presently, there are different types and sizes of menstrual cups available in the market. You should visit your gynecologist to discuss which cup is right for you and then buy the right cup.