Menstrual cups are flexible, bell-shaped cups made from medical-grade silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer that are inserted into the vagina to collect menstrual fluid. Unlike pads or tampons, ...

A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a young woman ...

A scientific review of the international use of menstrual cups suggests they are safe and may be as effective as other sanitary products. The findings indicate they result in similar or lower leakage ...

Many young women and other people who menstruate are turning to menstrual cups to manage their periods. In 2021, my colleagues and I surveyed 15- to 29-year-olds in Victoria and found 17% had used a ...