Menstrual discs and cups offer alternative options to the tampons and pads you probably use. Credit: Shutterstock / Elena Graham But have you considered a menstrual cup or menstrual disc?

Menstrual cups have become highly popular as an alternative to tampons and pads, but doctors are advising women to take care when using them to avoid health issues that may arise from improper use.

More than 300 million women around the world have their period on any given day. However, an estimated 500 million lack ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. 0.3pc of women aged 15-24 use menstrual cups. [iStockphoto] When choosing which period ...