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understand that the original menstrual disc article did not have enough 3rd-party, independent and verifiable sources. However, I would like to explain the difference between menstrual discs and cups and why they are entirely different, and why it is inaccurate and in fact dangerous to public health to redirect the menstrual disc page to the menstrual cup page.
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was persuasive and the points seemed cogent. As long as the distinctions are presented clearly enough I don't see why it should not have its own article, with suitable links of course. At the same time, if it can be presented coherently, prominently, and adequately in the same article in appropriate
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Thus I would like to propose at least deleting the redirect to the menstrual cup page to prevent spreading false information. When independent sources are then created, I suggest that a page once again be put up for menstrual discs. I recognize that I should not create this page considering my COI,
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I understand the confusion over cups vs discs, since the language used to describe
Softcup by the FDA and the scientific community is "menstrual cup". This is because it takes years for the FDA to approve a new medical device category, and so Softcup and Flex both chose to categorize themselves as
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If discs were placed in the vaginal canal and worked like "vaginal cups", then users would be unable to use them during vaginal intercourse. It is dangerous to simply lump all products that go into the vagina together. There should be a distinction made between menstrual products that go in the
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In this sense, redirecting the menstrual disc to the menstrual cup page seems analogous to redirecting the menstrual sponge to the menstrual cup page. Redirecting is not only providing false information about menstrual discs but also possibly causing bodily harm to individuals because they may
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There are currently two menstrual discs on the market: Softcup and Flex. Both
Softcup and Flex are menstrual discs and not menstrual cups because they are 1) not reusable and must be disposed of within 12 hours, 2) because they sit in the vaginal fornix and not the vaginal canal, and 3) sexual
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While I don't fundamentally oppose the existence of separate articles, since it does seem there's a non-trivial difference between them, it also appears that they are two different designs of the same thing. The only source we have suggests that the disc is a sub-type of what's more generally
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Hello all, full disclosure: I am the CEO and founder of The Flex
Company, the sole maker of menstrual discs on the market. I recognize that I have a direct COI in relation to the menstrual disc article and so would like to propose changes to the wiki page only on this talk page from now on. I
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With this logic, menstrual discs merit their own page. However, I recognize that at this time there are not enough independent sources that refer to menstrual discs as discs rather than cups. I also recognize that sources from my company are not independent sources.
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the posterior fornix and the notch behind the pubic bone, covering the cervix. Because the
Softcup is aligned along the long axis of the vagina, intercourse can take place below the cup, avoiding contact with the rim and minimizing risk of displacement.""" "
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The last two facts about insertion and removal contradict the graphic shown on the menstrual cup page on insertion. The graphic in fact shows the menstrual cup sitting in the vaginal canal not the vaginal fornix -- it does not touch the pubic bone at all.
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Once the "disc" term becomes more widely used in sources, it could end up on its own article, with more detail. Until then, Knowledge (XXG) shouldn't be the driving force behind a branding change :) This page title can redirect straight to the
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referred to as a cup, so it's the latter name that takes priority. By all means make the distinction clear in the cup article, but there doesn't seem to be enough unique content, nor clear enough references that the disc is
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empties the collected menstrual blood into a toilet or sink, washes the cup under running water and inserts it again. At the end of the monthly period, the cup can be sterilized, usually by boiling in water.
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Softcup, a menstrual disc brand, a "menstrual cup", which is the biggest point of confusion, but goes on to state the following facts (the following are verbatim quotes from the source):
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Please respond with comments, suggestions, questions. I am absolutely new to Wiki and need help regarding best practices, COI, etc. Please let me know if I have made a mistake or violated any policies.
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has pointed out, the only source cited for "menstrual disc" on this page describes the device in its title as "a New
Vaginal Cup". It calls it "The Softcup", and never uses the word "disc" or "disk".
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The menstrual cup page states several facts which are not true of menstrual discs. Specifically, the menstrual cup page states that (the following are verbatim quotes as of the time of this posting):
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vaginal canal vs fornix. Either way, may I ask why the other contradictions (disposable vs reusable) with the menstrual cup page are not a concern? Thanks so much for your response.
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Menstrual cup. Just a different name.
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context and still sufficiently compactly not to wind up with a rambling and unwieldy article, that would be OK by me as well.
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About every 4–12 hours (depending on the amount of flow), the menstruating woman removes the menstrual cup from her vagina,
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intercourse can take place when inserted. This is in direct contradiction from statements made on the menstrual cup page:
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on Knowledge (XXG). If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join
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