Why do i get Severe cramping when using my menstrual cup
Hello, I recently got a Lynette size 1 menstrual cup. I tried putting it in for a dry run and getting it open so that I wouldn’t feel nervous about my first period with it (new user here). Well it went in and I got it open no problem! So I was actually excited about my period. When my period started I did the 7 fold and inserted it and made sure it was opened completely up. I went about my day n had cramps. So I went back into the bathroom, repositioned and continued my day. When I took the cup out there was blood in the cup so I know I had a seal. The cramps just got progressively worse to the point where I was actually puking. So I took the cup out n my cramping slowly started to go away. This time there was also a fair amount of blood in there so I did create that seal again. Did I just not insert it correctly or maybe it’s too small around my cervix or something? My cervix is average to maybe a little higher, I can reach it with my pointer finger to the knuckle. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I love the idea of using a menstrual cup but my menstrual cup gives me cramps! I live in india and my first cup was Sirona and it was quite a soft cup and since I have strong pelvic muscles, it leaked a lot. So this times I bought a firmer cup that is SAFECUP and I feel it’s too firm. It leaks too even though the suction is always maintained and I feel like it’s pressing on my bladder too much. It gives me so many cramps and once I take it out, no cramps. I am a virgin and sirona was a smaller cup but this SAFECUP is larger and I feel it’s a little more difficult to use. Please help! And I feel my cervix is kinda on the side rather than above…I am not sure but please please help me
Hello There,
You might benefit from a narrower cup. It should ease some of the pressure that might be causing the cramping issue.
My suggestions would be the small Venus Cup or the Nari-Yari.
I believe the small Venus Cup is firmer than the Sirona but slightly softer than the SafeCup.
The Venus Cup’s straight body may also help ease the pressure that the rounded SafeCup might be applying.
The Nari-Yari is made in India. It might be easier and quicker to get. They offer three different firmness levels. The Nari-Yari is a narrow cup with a flared rim but has a longer body compared to other bell-shaped cups. It does not have a long stem.
If you are confident with removing a cup without a stem, you can always try turning either of your cups inside out to see if they feel more comfortable. They’re safe to use this way again, only if you are able to remove them without a stem.
Good Luck! <3
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