Inexpensive and reusable menstrual cups are safe and as unlikely as disposable pads or tampons to leak, according to the first major scientific review of the devices, published on Wednesday. Some 70% of women who have tried menstrual cups said they would like to continue using them, researchers reported in The Lancet Public Health, a peer-reviewed medical journal. A safe, affordable and long-lasting alternative to pads and tampons, in other words, has the potential to change the lives of millions. The new research — a review of 43 earlier studies gathering data on 3,300 women — is the first to evaluate menstrual cups. Made from medical grade silicone, rubber or latex, the cups collect blood rather than absorb it, as pads and tampons do.

Source: The Hindu July 17, 2019 17:15 UTC