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07-19-2008, 08:29 AM
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Menstrual Cup, anyone used one?
Hi there,
I had been recommended using a menstrual cup (Diva cup etc...) by a naturopath instead of tampons. She had indicated that this was a good thing for endo to help prevent blockage of the flow during AF. Just wondering if anyone has tried one? been receommended using one?
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Me - 37, Endometriosis, CF issues, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH - 40 A OK 4 IUIs, all  Laparascopic surgery to diagnose and remove endometriosis. 3 IUIs, all September 2008 - IVF BCP and Lupron Started stims 8/14 ER week of 9/22 Transfer 9/29 - Transferred 2 embies Beta October 13   Sadly another IVF #2 Started BCP December '08 Started stims January 8 '09 ER January 20 ET January 23 13 retrieved, 2 fertilized and transferred. Beta February 6 IVF #3 - Took DHEA Uterine Biopsy Retrieved 4, 2 fertillized Transferred 2 November 8 beta  !!!
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07-19-2008, 09:52 AM
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I didn't use the Diva Cup, but I used the Instead Soft Cups (you can buy them at Target). They are a little messy and at first take a little bit to get used to, but if you "practice" on low flow days it's a lot better.
This website will show you a video demo.... Menstrual Cups, Period Products, Feminine & Menstruation Products - Instead Softcup I also used them when TTC. I would insert them right after BD (as DH was exiting) and then would get up and go about my business (didn't lay there for 30 min with hips elevated). You can then leave it in for 2-4 hours...it helps to keep the sperm close to your cervix since the cup hugs around it. I also used DS and would put Pre-Seed in the cup then the DS and insert. Personally...if I did an IUI I would insert one when the doctor leaves the room  When you go to take it out...it's best to lean forward and bare down because it'll push your cervix lower and will be easier to hook your finger on the band.
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Carie Me - 35 = Poor egg quality/DOR/Poor Stimmer/High CD3 FSH and Estrogen (bla...bla...bla) DH - 36 = Low & slow TTC >3 years Kitchen Sink Info: #1 IVF/ICSI & AH = BFN #2 IVF/ICSI & Thyroid meds = BFP (Ectopic) #3 IVF/ICSI & Metformin 03/07 = BUST 02/02/08 = Started taking Royal Jelly & Bee Pollen in honey (it worked for me!!) 03/03/08 = 100 mg Clomid w/ DS (PreSeed+Instead Cups) = BFN 04/02/08 = 100 mg Clomid w/ DS (PreSeed+Instead Cups) = BFP  1st Beta --> 05/02/08 = 232 (15dpo)2nd Beta --> 05/05/08 = 846  3rd Beta --> 05/07/08 = 1874  U/S --> 05/13/08 = (5w6d) Saw heartbeat/got pictures  U/S --> 05/22/08 = (7w1d) Heard heartbeat/141 bpm (measure 7w) U/S --> 06/02/08 = (8w5d) Saw baby moving arms and legs/179 bpm (measure 8w5d) Anatomy Scan --> 08/20/08 (20w) It's a BOY!! Delivered at 38wk6d = 7lb 9oz 20 1/2in  
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07-25-2008, 03:06 PM
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Hi Teagan,
Thanks for your reply and congrats on your bfp!
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Me - 37, Endometriosis, CF issues, poor egg quality, MTHFR DH - 40 A OK 4 IUIs, all Laparascopic surgery to diagnose and remove endometriosis. 3 IUIs, all September 2008 - IVF BCP and Lupron Started stims 8/14 ER week of 9/22 Transfer 9/29 - Transferred 2 embies Beta October 13 Sadly another IVF #2 Started BCP December '08 Started stims January 8 '09 ER January 20 ET January 23 13 retrieved, 2 fertilized and transferred. Beta February 6 IVF #3 - Took DHEA Uterine Biopsy Retrieved 4, 2 fertillized Transferred 2 November 8 beta !!!
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07-26-2008, 12:16 PM
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I’ve used the instead cup also. My only problem with it was that I thought it was a bit too wide, I would just love it if they cut the size by ¼ or ½.
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Me 34 - PCOS DH 39 - Ct(110 ml), but still mot and morp issues  TTC 4+ years 2 year wait to see RE than RE takes 5 months off! 10/07-6/08- 6 rounds Clomid = BFN RE May 08 = waiting for DH appt. at to see if sperm will respond properly to “fallopian tube environment” – July 08 Passed! 5/08 Testing for Lymphoma- Negative!!! I just have Sarcoidosis. 8/08 Hysteroscopy and Lap removed polyp from uterus and adhesions to ovary and fallopian tubes, adhesions not previously diagnosed. IUI 1&2 -BFN On to IVF 1/09 1/26 - ER -22 eggs only 9 fertilized  1/31 - ET & 4 snow babys 2/6 HPT 2/10 Beta-256 2/12 Beta-568 3/2 First U/S - One Baby! 3 dogs & 3 cats  
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07-26-2008, 01:32 PM
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I use the Diva Cup and love it. i bought it at Whole Foods. It is reusable (I boil it in a water with a bit of bleach between cycles).
It did take a cycle or two to get used to and I used a pad as back up. But now that I have it down it is wonderful!! I can leave it in up to 12 hours. I can put it in the day I am supposed to get my period - whether I have my period or not. I read a lot on this site: Menstrual Cups - Keeper, Divacup, Mooncup, Instead, Lunette If you do try it, don't get discouraged if the first couple of periods aren't successful. It takes time. I almost gave up, but now I am glad I persisted. Feel free to ask any questions!
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 Kate iedukate.com/board Me - 40, DOR DH- 38, azoospermia IVF# 1 (March 2008)- converted to IUI 3/24 Beta IVF #2 with DE & microTESE 9/17 transferred 3 grade B blastocysts 3 Snowbabies 9/29 beta = 421 10/1 2nd beta = 993 10/8 u/s saw twins!, 10/15 u/s heard heartbeats! 1/12 level II u/s with mfm- definitely 2 girls!! 3/10 hospitalized for gall stones 3/13 begin 8 weeks of bedrest 4/7 The girls have other ideas and decide to come early. C-section at 31w4d. Brooke and Claire are in the NICU. 5/6 gall bladder removed 5/11 Claire comes home! 5/16 Brooke comes home! 
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