What's the best menstrual product for a heavy period? Try a disc
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Menstrual discs are able to hold more blood than traditional period products like pads and tampons, making them an good option for people who get heavy periods, according to research by Oregon Health & Science University. The study, the first to test menstrual products using blood instead of water or saline, found discs hold about 61 milliliters of blood. Tampons and pads hold 20 to 50 milliliters.
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Menstrual cups and discs: What do you need to know, and which is right for you?
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Menstrual Disc: What to Know Before You Try
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