(Newswire.net — November 14, 2018) — Blood flow is observed from the vagina during periods, and this blood comes out of the cervix which is inside the vagina. The female menstrual cycle is generally of 28 days,and when the ovum remains unfertilized, the hormones that have resulted in the formation of an endometrial layer decreases in quantity in the bloodstream. This leads to the breaking of the lining and the subsequent discharge. As periods are a monthly affair, most women have their own way to deal with bleeding.
The problem faced by women while dealing with periods
There is a range of sanitary products that can be used during periods the most common are sanitary napkins. Tampons are also being used for absorbing discharge. However, these products also require women to change the used napkin or tampon frequently usually within a period of 4 or 5 hours. For most women, the frequent visits to the restroom are not possible, and it also makes working difficult.
But on the other hand, if the sanitary napkin or tampon is kept for too long, then the risk of infection becomes very high. Bacterial growth is often observed in the case of sanitary products that absorb the discharge during periods. This can also become life-threatening and can cause a condition known as Toxic Shock Syndrome. Therefore, women face a lot of issues trying to change sanitary napkins and tampons while maintaining long journeys for business or work purposes.
The solution offered by menstrual cups for women
In case of a cup-like a device like DaisyCup, a woman gets a silicon-based cup which can be inserted inside the vagina and below the cervix so that the discharge falls inside the cup when it oozes out from the opening in the cervix. In case of pads and tampons, women have to change it frequently, but a Daisy cup can be kept inside the body for twelve long hours which means it can remain inside the vagina for half a day. Sleeping soundly is also possible as the capacity of a menstrual cup is quite good. The useful features of menstrual cups are given below:
- The cup once purchased can last as long as it is cleaned, washed and sterilized properly.
- The cup is suitable for all women. Mothers, adolescents, and also for women who have a considerably low cervix. The variety in the size and shape of menstrual cups makes it suitable for all women.
- Cleaning menstrual cups during reinsertion is easier due to the presence of special disinfectant wipes that are to be used for wiping menstrual cups after washing it under water.
- The cup is soft and smooth and doesn’t cause any friction. If discomfort is felt after insertion, then it is probably not inserted properly,or a different size is required.
Therefore, it can be said that it is best to use menstrual cups when one is on a long journey or doesn’t have time for changing tampons or pads frequently.