The Effect of Menstrual Cup Use on Menstrual Life and Sleep Quality

Summary

Women's reproductive age is an important process that begins with menarche and ends with menopause. During this period, women need to use safe, effective and affordable products during their menstrual periods. While disposable pads and tampons are the most preferred products today, environmentally friendly and economical options also include menstrual cups, menstrual underwear and reusable pads. Menstrual cups are made of non-toxic silicone or latex, are inserted into the vagina and collect menstrual blood. Studies show that menstrual cups do not have a negative effect on the vaginal flora and most users are satisfied with the product. The environmental impact of menstrual hygiene products should also be taken into account. While disposable pads and tampons harm the environment due to their plastic content, menstrual cups are more sustainable and economical in the long term. In addition, women may experience problems with sleep quality, mood and physical comfort due to the effects of hormones during the menstrual period. However, there is no randomized controlled study yet examining the effects of menstrual cup use on sleep quality and quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of menstrual cup use on menstrual life and sleep quality.

Conditions

• Menstrual Cup

Interventions

OTHER

Using menstrual cup

In the prospective, randomized controlled study, two groups (Case = Menstrual cup, Control = Menstrual pad) will be randomly formed from individuals who volunteer to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria. All participants will be asked to answer the questions in the first interview questionnaire. Women who will use menstrual cups will be trained on the use of the product and a menstrual cup will be provided for them to use. In the next stage, participants will be called by phone in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 6th menstrual cycles and asked to answer questions about their menstrual cup use by sharing an online form.

OTHER

Using menstrual pads

In the prospective, randomized controlled study, two groups (Case = Menstrual cup, Control = Menstrual pad) will be randomly formed from individuals who volunteer to participate in the study and meet the inclusion criteria. All participants will be asked to answer the questions in the first interview questionnaire. For women in the group who will use menstrual pads, the average number of pads they have used in their previous menstrual cycles will be asked and an appropriate number of menstrual pads will be provided. In the next stage, participants will be called by phone in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th menstrual cycles and asked to answer questions about their menstrual pad use by sharing an online form.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University Scientific Projects and Research Unit

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Trakya University

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• Zeliha Elkan Kiyat · PhD student

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

49 Years

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-08-01

Primary Completion

2025-04-24

Completion

2025-04-24

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations