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The Mooncup & Very Heavy Periods. ..

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HunieBuniesBack · 13/05/2007 21:00

Due to the measuring marks on the mooncup, I am aware losing more than 250ml each period.

I have found that I cannot empty my mooncup without blood spilling everywhere because it is always full to the brim. I am emptying it every 1.5 hours in the first couple of days (when using tampons it was every 40 mins), but still leak regularly. I have to get up at least 4 times at night.

This makes work on the first few days of my period very difficult.

Having been feeling really lousy for a long time. I confess that I have been feeling really tired, dizzy, poor concetration and just plain miserable for some time now.

The plus side is that now I have clear evidence that this is abnormal, and affecting my life negatively, I am going see my GP. (Although I guess it might be one of the reasons I don't have high blood pressure)

Has anyone had similar problems? What kind of options/treatment might I be offered?

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cece · 13/05/2007 22:38

HunieBuniesBack
Yes have used Mooncup with no problems. Just a bit less of a blood bath so easier really.

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