Should You Try a Menstrual Cup? Pros and Cons You Should Know

The main appeal of the menstrual cup is that it’s reusable. After use, you sanitize them and use them again — for years. If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of going to the nearby store to buy yet another box of tampons, or been frustrated at how quickly your bathroom garbage fills up during your period, or felt annoyed at the continuous and hefty price of single-use hygiene products, you might appreciate the menstrual cup.

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Lauren Smith, MA

Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.

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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP

Karen Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.

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