Your Periods
Your periods are unique to you.
Using the MCUK can help you become more familiar with your menstrual flow. This can help in spotting any changes to the amount, colour or consistency. This information can be valuable if you’re having menstrual problems and need to talk about them with a medical professional.
Below are some of the most common questions we are asked about periods and the MCUK.
Can I use the MCUK if I have endometriosis?
If you have endometriosis, we recommend – as we would for any gynecological condition – that you check with your doctor or gynecologist before buying a menstrual cup to see if it is suitable for you. That said, we have had positive feedback from…
Read more »Can I use the MCUK if I just started having periods?
Many young people are now using the MCUK menstrual cup, but only you can decide whether you feel ready to use a menstrual cup. If you have strong personal or cultural feelings relating to the hymen, we would not advise that…
Read more »Will the MCUK help with painful periods?
You can use the MCUK safely with painful periods and many women report that using a menstrual cup reduces their pain. One reason for this could be that the MCUK is worn lower down in the vagina than a tampon and…
Read more »Can I wear my MCUK on lighter days?
You just need one menstrual cup for every day of your period. The MCUK is great for lighter days: as it’s non-absorbent it won’t cause dryness. The MCUK menstrual cup holds three times the fluid of a tampon, making it…
Read more »Will the MCUK work for heavy periods?
Yes, the MCUK can work very well for heavy periods (or menorrhagia) because it collects up to three times more menstrual blood than a regular tampon (see Does the MCUK hold more than a tampon?). This means that you may…
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