Do menstrual cups increase risk of IUD expulsion? A survey of self-reported IUD and menstrual hygiene product use in the United States.

Conclusions: Menstrual cup use may be higher than previously reported, particularly in IUD users. Concurrent menstrual cup use may increase the risk of IUD expulsion. Prospective research is necessary to fully explore the relationship between menstrual hygiene product use and IUD expulsions. PMID: 31335218 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31335218?dopt=Abstract

Source: The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care - July 22, 2019 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Schnyer AN, Jensen JT, Edelman A, Han L Tags: Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care Source Type: research