Question from Leslie
Hi Debra,
Have you seen the study that claims the Diva Cup menstrual cup can cause endometriosis? I want to use one but obviously after reading that study I’m very conflicted. It claims that since the blood is not absorbed it can funnel back up to the ovaries and cling to them. If I understood correctly.
This is the report I read. http://assocpharmtox.org/pages/CupsIntro3.html
Thanks
Debra’s Answer
The study you read is ten years old.
There is more recent information.
Menstrual Cups and Endometriosis gives a good review of the dilemma. Basically, there is no longer a concern that menstrual cups are a cause of endometriosis. This website lists all the companies that now make menstrual cups, but they also have resources for cloth pads and organic pads and tampons. So it’s basically a good site for considering all your natural options.
The Endometriosis Foundation has no obvious warnings about not using menstrual cups that I could find on their website.
Menstrual cups are made from either rubber or medical-grade silicone. Both these materials are unlikely to cause harm for this use.
So if you want to use a menstrual cup, I see no reason not to.
