TTC using a cup - thoughts?

[BeckiCarey22]

I've been looking at using menstrual cups for my periods as I've read really good things about them.

Whilst looking for the best option, I stumbled across a conception cup. After reading many different articles a lot of women are apparently using their menstrual cups for TTC.

So before I take the plunge and buy one;
Does anyone use a menstrual cup for their periods? What are they like?
Has anyone used or is using a cup for TTC/ have they been successful?

I'm trying all options now because i'm so fed up of not getting that second line. I know I can get pregnant naturally as I gave birth to a preemie in 2019 but lost him 9 days later. I'm in a vicious circle of trying not to get stressed as it wont help but getting even more stressed trying to not get stressed!! AARRGGHHH.

I know someone who used a cup when they tried to conceive and got pregnant using it the few times... It's definitely worth trying!

I have used one for my period for about 5 years - 100% recommend, they’re amazing. A little tricky to get used to at first but once you do it’s a game changer.

As for using for conception, I think people use them post DTD to keep the sperm in and close to the cervix. I’m not sure there’s much actual science to it but who knows, maybe worth a try. However I would think (I haven’t tried it) that it may get messy and could lead to the opposite effect if you’re not pretty skilled at getting them in.

Menstrual discs are a bit different to cups and may have been what you saw for conception. They sit a lot closer to the cervix and are disposable. Some people use these for artificial insemination. The parter or donor does their business into the disc and then you pop it up there. Apparently they are easier to get in than cups and are better because they get up to the cervix (a cup sits a lot lower). My partner has issues finishing during sex so we are trying insemination this month. We’re going to use a pot and syringe but I’m on a thread with others in the same situation and others have talked about the menstrual disc method as an alternative.

I believe this method is a little less effective percentage wise than just doing the business normally so if you can I would stick to that. Although if you’re looking for something new to try it can’t hurt to use a disc/cup after DTD to see if it helps keeps those swimmers close!

Hope that’s a little helpful

If you have a retroverted uterus I would not recommend the narrow cups but a wider disc. I was in tears once because the cup was lodged so high and the suction so strong, I couldn't remove it.

I would have thought legs up the wall for at least 30 mins after sex would be as effective as a cup to keep the sperm where it should be. Have you tried using pre-seed to help things along? So sorry for the loss of your baby x

Thank you for your responses so far.

Would I have been told if I had a retroverted uterus with my first pregnancy, I have no idea if I have and cannot remember being told anything?

Thank you. I used the legs up method the first time round but we weren't really trying. We had just got married, we wanted a baby but it was a case of when it happens it happens. I have pre seed and used it a couple of times but no luck.

@BeckiCarey22 I have used a menstrual cup for years, would never go back to tampons! I would strongly advise doing your research if you are considering getting one, not all menstrual cups are equal and some may be better suited to you than others. I also have a conception cup (used for 3 cycles so far, no luck yet!) it’s a similar concept to a menstrual cup but it’s designed to sit higher and closer to your cervix whereas a menstrual cup sits much lower. The conception cup I have is much, much softer and flexible then the menstrual cup I have as well.

@BeckiCarey22 if you can find your first scan, it should start with 'anteverted' or 'retroverted' in terms of the lie of the uterus. X