IUD and MENSTRUAL CUP QUESTION (WOMEN ONLY)

alapoint89
alapoint89 Posts: 632
edited October 13 in Chit-Chat
i have an iud and a menstrual cup how do you do it can you give me advice and is it safe
«1

Replies

  • lizgreenhill
    lizgreenhill Posts: 185
    im pretty sure it is safe.. try googling iuds and menstrual cups it tells you how to do it and stuff. I have never used the cups so i have no clue how to.. sorry
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Best person to ask would be your obgyn. :flowerforyou:
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    shows its safe lol but i need advice to use both
  • ShapeUpSidney
    ShapeUpSidney Posts: 1,092 Member
    With my IUD, I only spot rarely and don't have a real period. There's no need for a menstrual cup. What type of IUD do you have?
  • may2490
    may2490 Posts: 65 Member
    Sorry. I only have an IUD but never even knew that a menstrual cup existed. My IUD was put in by my doc. I just check it monthly by using my fingers.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    Best person to ask would be your obgyn. :flowerforyou:
    shes mad because i didnt get the iud from her and wont aswer me and the dr that put it in couldnt tell me
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    With my IUD, I only spot rarely and don't have a real period. There's no need for a menstrual cup. What type of IUD do you have?
    copper
  • mistym1967
    mistym1967 Posts: 39
    I work at at a OB/GYN office and the majority of our patient's do not even have their periods with an IUD and if they do it is usually just a very light spotting and they get away with using a panty liner. Inserting the cup is similar to putting in a tampon. It should have some with instructions.
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Best person to ask would be your obgyn. :flowerforyou:
    shes mad because i didnt get the iud from her and wont aswer me and the dr that put it in couldnt tell me

    Well that's pretty unprofessional of her. I'd find a new doc.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    it doesnt
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    Best person to ask would be your obgyn. :flowerforyou:
    shes mad because i didnt get the iud from her and wont aswer me and the dr that put it in couldnt tell me

    Well that's pretty unprofessional of her. I'd find a new doc.
    i am
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    You need instructions on how to use the cup? There are some on the box, the rest is trial and error, every body is a little different.
  • lexibelk
    lexibelk Posts: 83 Member
    You basically use a menstrual cup like a tampon, and there's specific instructions in the box. I don't have an IUD, but if you can't use tampons with an IUD, you probably can't use a menstrual cup.
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Best person to ask would be your obgyn. :flowerforyou:
    shes mad because i didnt get the iud from her and wont aswer me and the dr that put it in couldnt tell me

    Well that's pretty unprofessional of her. I'd find a new doc.
    i am

    Ok, good. Otherwise, I have no additional advice for you. lol :)
  • hush7hush
    hush7hush Posts: 2,273 Member
    How do you do what?

    I have an IUD and it's about the most amazing thing ever.
  • aejbx4x7s
    aejbx4x7s Posts: 111
    Firstly, I love my menstrual cup (Diva cup). I have always heard that you cannot wear them with IUDs because the string of the IUD can be hooked by the cup. My bff has an IUD and was told by her doctor not to use a cup. Obviously, you should definitely speak with a doctor about this.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    You need instructions on how to use the cup? There are some on the box, the rest is trial and error, every body is a little different.
    no no i need to know how people do it with the iud
  • unicornassassin
    unicornassassin Posts: 141 Member
    I never had any problems. I meant to ask my doc, but forgot. At first I checked on the iud every time I took my cup out, but then I just got used to it. I only used the cup for maybe 6 or 7 months though. Due to a medical reason I don't have my period anymore. I was so sad- I wished I had gotten more use out of my cup! I love it!

    --- I did always try to tuck the strings up pretty high before inserting the cup.
  • MonaRN81
    MonaRN81 Posts: 20 Member
    I have neither an IUD or use cups, but I know several ladies that do, and I have just heard that you need to be careful when removing the cup since I guess there is a slight slight chance you could dislodge the IUD. I would just make sure you break the suction before you pull out the cup and then gentle ease it out.
  • DianaV86
    DianaV86 Posts: 146 Member
    use the cup like normal...just be extra careful when removing it. Make sure to break the suction and make sure you don't pull on the strings. I use both and was worried about it at first but it's been almost a year with no problems. Just use caution when removing the cup and you should be fine =)
  • karmaticgeek
    karmaticgeek Posts: 108
    I have a copper IUD and use a Mooncup. There is absolutely no difference to how I put it in before and how I put it in now.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    awesome ty
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    I believe you aren't supposed to use them together.
  • Kristinemomof3
    Kristinemomof3 Posts: 636 Member
    I had an iud for almost 10 years until I had my tubes tied just this past summer. I've used a menstrual cup longer than that and have never read not to use it and never had an issue at all.
  • DianaV86
    DianaV86 Posts: 146 Member
    ....
  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    Iud goes into your uterus the cup goes into your cervix you are fine
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    ....

    never bump a zombie thread, unless you are prepared for the onslaught.

    1352421378764.gif
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I'm pretty sure that these are questions better answered by doctors, be they women or men, unless it's Dr. Oz, and then I'd find another doctor.
  • Lauren4974
    Lauren4974 Posts: 35 Member
    I work at at a OB/GYN office and the majority of our patient's do not even have their periods with an IUD and if they do it is usually just a very light spotting and they get away with using a panty liner. Inserting the cup is similar to putting in a tampon. It should have some with instructions.

    Jeez I must be the unlucky one then cuz i still flow like the damn ocean even with my IUD! But then again even before my IUD my periods were always extremely heavy.
  • Laura_Ivy
    Laura_Ivy Posts: 555 Member
    I work at at a OB/GYN office and the majority of our patient's do not even have their periods with an IUD and if they do it is usually just a very light spotting and they get away with using a panty liner. Inserting the cup is similar to putting in a tampon. It should have some with instructions.

    Jeez I must be the unlucky one then cuz i still flow like the damn ocean even with my IUD! But then again even before my IUD my periods were always extremely heavy.

    I think she might be referring to the mirena iud? I have a paragard and I still have my periods and they are by no means light. ;)
This discussion has been closed.

Categories