THE ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN’S SATISFACTION IN USING A MENSTRUAL CUP

Abstract

The study aims to assess the level of women’s satisfaction in using a menstrual cup during menstruation (in comparison with other means of feminine hygiene). Material and methods. 30 patients participated in the
study. The majority of women, 89.7 % (27), agreed to continue using the menstrual cup. However, 10.3 % (3) of women refused to use it afterwards due to the difficulties in use and unpleasant odor from the vagina. The results of the survey and bacterioscopical examination were compared before and after using the menstrual cup for 3 months. The package Microsoft Excel was used for statistical analysis. The Pearson’s Chi-squared test was used to compare the qualitative properties. The Shapiro-Wilk test was used to examine the quantitative properties for the normality of distribution. The data with normality of distribution are shown as the arithmetic mean (M) and standard deviation (SD). The Wilcoxon test was used to carry out the comparative analysis of quantitative properties. The value of p < 0.05 was used as the level of the statistical significant difference. Results. An extraneous body in the vagina for 3–4 days can create preconditions for bacterial vaginosis formation, which should be considered while consulting the patients on the matter of suitable hygienic means.