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The grossest Mooncup-related question ever: really, do not read if averse to TMI and a bit squeamish

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Pruni · 05/07/2006 13:54

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mawbroon · 05/07/2006 14:42

I feel so left out. Still waiting on AF as bf ds..... I'm going to order one in anticipation though...

NotQuiteCockney · 05/07/2006 14:43

Nanou1, they come in two sizes, smaller is for under 30's, no vaginal birth, larger is for over 30's, or vaginal birth.

Overrun · 05/07/2006 14:48

Sorry to ask, as I know that there have been previous threads about it, but what exactly is a mooncup. Obviously you insert it during your period, would be help with someone who has really heavy periods like me?

I am having a nightmare period atm for what it's worth, flooding,clots, pain the works

NotQuiteCockney · 05/07/2006 14:49

Don't think they'd help with pain, but it sounds like they hold more than tampons.

I have just taken the plunge and bought myself one, partly because the website also stocked washable swim nappies, and we desperately needed one ...

Flamesparrow · 05/07/2006 14:50

I have had less pain since having one, and lighter periods

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 14:51

i've found it excellent for heavy days, MUCH better than tampons. you'll need to change it more frequently, of course, but it's more absorbant than tampons.

if you're soaking thru that too often, you REALLY need to see your GP about the cause of your heavy periods.

Overrun · 05/07/2006 14:52

worth a go then, but I mean really heavy, just went through a super absorbent tampon and through a thick nightime towel in about an hour. So could end up having to rinse it all the time I guess, i will look them up anyway, I take it you can wear them at night

PrettyCandles · 05/07/2006 14:55

I'm sure that, since using a Mooncup regularly, my periods have changed - less discomfort, shorter, less flooding (ie more of a regular flow as opposed to gushes and trickles). Far more manageable, I find.

NQC, how will improving your pf avoid the need for tanpoms or Mooncup?

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 14:58

Overrun, have you seen your GP or family planning clinic? That sounds like it's worth checking into.

Like PC, I've also found my periods have changed since using Mooncup, more manageable.

Nanou1 · 05/07/2006 14:58

hhummm thanks for info. just went on their website; even boots stock them now?! am impressed! best checking on the net that your local has them. am so tempted, have had enough of clutter and want a more environmentally friendly lifestyle and about to go on holiday next month so..... are they easy to fit?

Bozza · 05/07/2006 14:59

overrun I suffer from heavy periods and find that it is better than a tampon although at certain times and overnight I do need to combine with a towel. But it has saved me tons of money even so.

Overrun · 05/07/2006 15:05

Well if good old boots are stocking them!

Expatsinscotland, I have spoken to my gp, who is keen for me to use the coil, only trouble is I am not so keen. had a bad experience having one fitted one time, well they couldn't fit it.

only trouble is gp seems so convinced that this is what I should do, he never suggests anything else. He is so sure it would help, that I end up taking another leaftlet and saying that i will give it serious thought and then I just don't do anthing about it.
So trying to help myself at the moment

Overrun · 05/07/2006 15:07

I take it I should go for the one for a woman in their thirties, I am 34, but all my three were born by c-section

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 15:12

That's not acceptable, overrun. Is there another GP in your practice? B/c you really should see a GYN about them. There ARE treatments out there besides the coil, particularly if you don't want any more children.

This GP is fobbing you off and it's NOT on - besides you don't want most GPs fitting coils. Should be a GYN or FPC doing them.

I can't do the Mirena coil b/c the side effects I get from progesten are way too extreme.

I'd be majorly pissed if some GP just fobbed me off like that.

Heavy periods can make you anaemic.

suzywong · 05/07/2006 15:12

OK since this thread comes with a warning

will the mooncup take the blobs of blackberry jam and chunky stuff that one produces on a heavy month? I really like the sound of them but I worry about that, anyone care to share?

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 15:13

I got mine in Boots and they're GREAT for holidays.

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 15:13

I got mine in Boots and they're GREAT for holidays.

suzywong · 05/07/2006 15:19

Oh Lord, I 've just googled and I don't think I can get the m in Australia

Maybe asking someone for a little comfort package including mooncups and scampi fries then

Overrun · 05/07/2006 15:20

Expatinscotland - you are probably right, the gp is being too one tracked about it. but I could push more I guess, I had really bad periods in my teens and early twenties and saw various gyns etc, got a bit fed up of it all, internals, scans blah blah its a bit like being pregnant! then in my late twenties and after my ds1 they were fine, now after the twins they are awful again.

I am slightly aneamic as it is, I must get my go back and see him. I guess I keep hoping that they will settle down and improve.

PrettyCandles · 05/07/2006 15:21

Yes, Suzywong, they will catch it. Won't mooncup.co.uk ship to Aus?

expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 15:23

Being anaemic just makes you feel awful. I was anaemic whilst pregnant w/DD2 and it's no way to go.

Also unnecessary in today's world.

There are certain, treatable, conditions which can cause heavy periods and you deserve a normal quality of life.

Go back and get a GYN referral. Flat out tell him you are NOT having a coil, it is NOT an acceptable option and you'd like to see a GYN.

Overrun · 05/07/2006 15:27

Crikey you're a bit stern! But seriously I will do as you say, it does affect me badly, and I do lack energy which is a bit of a problem with three young children. It probably explains why I am on MN and not getting twins up from nap even though I know they are sleeping too long this afternoon.

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Pruni · 05/07/2006 15:27

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expatinscotland · 05/07/2006 15:33

It's just sad to see someone suffer needlessly, Overrun, b/c the GP just can't be bothered.

One of my best friends had heavy bleeding like that that turned out to be from fibroids. As she didn't want any more kids, she had a simple procedure called endometrial ablation. She had it as an outpatient and her quality of life is way, way better now, it's like she got her life back.

Honestly, my energy levels were SO much better after I had DD2 and got over the anaemia, I felt like the Energiser bunny.

You'll be amazed at the difference in mood and energy levels when you kick the anaemia.

KathyMCMLXXII · 05/07/2006 15:43

Oh it's not fair, I can't join in this thread because I'm preggers and won't be able to use a Mooncup for simply ages.

Am just imagining emptying one into the bracken whilst hillwalking.

Also at sea in a yacht during a gale. One slip and you've revenged yourself on years and years of men missing the toilet.