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Wendy06
May 14, 2006 - 3:53am
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Yes I have!
I think that from previous posts on this topic it's the same as what we call the Moon Cup in the UK. I use one during my menstrual period, and I tried running with it in as an experiment a couple of weeks ago to work out whether it has a pessary-like effect. It did - there was definitely less internal "joggle"! I guess it depends on the fit and how high you insert it as to whether it works this way.
The only drawback I find with a menstrual cup is that it does slightly inhibit the flow of urine when I go to the toilet (and I gather this can sometimes be a problem with pessaries also?), so I make sure to remove it first.
And used for its original purpose it certainly saves on the cost of tampons or towels, and creates less waste!
Wendy
BaNa48
May 15, 2006 - 5:38am
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NancyHi Wendy, I think the
Nancy
Hi Wendy, I think the "Diva Cup" is the same as the "Instead" for menstrual flow? Am I correct? I did try that once only but it was painful so I didn't leave it in very long at all! I also tried cutting out the cup part and just inserting the ring, but no luck that way either. I am 62, and was supposed to have the surgery last May, but declined after finding this wonderful life-saving website! I am doing well, and have pretty much figured out that hot dogs and red meat have bothered my condition a lot. Not for sure but don't want to experiment any more and have another setback! I am even more active than last year, but don't strain too much and try my best not to get constipated. That has always been a problem and that could have been part of the start of the whole collapse to begin with!
Nancy