A woman asks about using a menstrual cup with her 52 mg LNG-IUS. Is this safe?...

Question

A woman asks about using a menstrual cup with her 52 mg LNG-IUS. Is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Menstrual cups can be used with IUC but there is a theoretical risk of IUC displacement or expulsion when removing the cup (due to suction). The woman should break the seal before removing the cup and check her threads afterwards

Answer

Menstrual cups are absolutely contraindicated with IUC

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Menstrual cups dissolve the LNG-IUS

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The LNG-IUS prevents menstrual cup use entirely

Answer

Only specific brands of menstrual cup are compatible

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Menstrual Cup with IUC Break Suction

A woman asks about using a menstrual cup with her 52 mg LNG-IUS. Is this safe?