This is a horrible question but, what about large clots? I am at that stage where my period is full of big clots. Can this handle those?
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Once I got the hang of inserting the cup correctly I found it held up perfectly, except on my one HEAVY day. Not that I have accidents but I wear the liner as a precaution.
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I'm a heavy bleeder with clots as well, and this handles them just fine. TMI alert: I used to remove a tampon and it would be like uncorking a bottle of clots (sorry if that's too graphic, though I suspect if you're asking the question you know what I'm talking about) I have not had this experience with the Diva cup. I've used it after a MC and 2 chemical pregnancies and it took care of business well. Just had to empty it more than I would have normally. SN: I have noticed my periods are shorter? I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but they have gone from 7 days to like 4.
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I've never had a problem with it. it seems to be able to handle pretty much anything. you may have to empty it more often, but it should work just fine!
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I would say that the diva cup could probably handle clots the size of quarter or so just fine. On the days I have heavy flow, I empty out the cup about every 4-6 hrs and even then it's only half full or so. Hope that helps!
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I am so glad to read this works. I have such horrible problems with clots that I can't hold a job because I run to the bathroom WAY TOO OFTEN. I have to, no choice! I am meeting with a surgeon today for a hysterectomy but I can't have one of those either because I can't afford to take four weeks off work! So I am very thankful you weren't afraid to ask this question.
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Yes. 4oz capacity doesn't sound like much but it holds a lot. And clots aren't a problem.
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I'm a retired medic and what your uncle says about cleaning the wound after using quick clot is true; however, in those rare cases where there is uncontrolled bleeding and pressure don't stop the bleeding i.e a lacerated femoral artery this stuff works. The Dr has to flush the wound to wash out the quick clot but that's better than doing nothing more than trying to clamp the artery or applying pressure.
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If you use fast clumping litter the clumps aren't strong enough to handle the conveyor belt. But any other type of litter should be fine. I had to switch when I noticed that happening and haven't had a problem since. I use cheap litter from Sam's Club.
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I had menopause that made it difficult for me to function! My regular obgyn knew of these kinds of products but not enough to feel comfortable prescribing. So, I found an excellent doctor who is an MD but also a PhD who did all of the test. Initially Dr Blackmun gave me bio-identical prescription cremes that I had filled at a special pharmacy. These initial formulas were much stronger than these over the counter products. But after about a year, I "graduated" to these over the counter products and they work for me. BUT, I would really want to know my hormone levels before using products. these are very powerful and do work! Good luck!!
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It's use full for any pain, if you'd like to know more, go to You tube, there is a lot of information on were to put the pads for any part of the body. just do NOT ever put it near your heart or brain.
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First Responders use this in trauma cases to help stop bleeding. My husband was on blood thinner and he was always nicking himself shaving and it would bleed profusely for days sometimes. I used this... it would never stop it, but it would slow it some.
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Probably. I accidentally touched myself with it for only a mini-second and did the herky jerk! Had a super head rush for a while. Blistered and bled too. Just the loud popping noise it makes would probably detour anyone. I trust it.
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. . . no, I do not think this would hold a lot of liquid. I fear that it would leak in a tremendous way. Not that it cannot handle heavy periods, but that is a slow consistent flow.
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sorry sandra, it took so long to answer. it has never clogged on me so i wouldn't know, im sorry. for me it has worked very well, i was a bit surprised at that, i usually do not have that kind of luck
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To be fair, I'm using the Paragard IUD and can overflow the cup in two hours. The overflowing was also frustrating, the Diva fits sucked onto your cervix and I believe some of the cervix fits inside and reduces capacity, as removing the overflowing cup I would notice it wasn't nearly full. Softcup holds way more and does not overflow. But before the IUD I likely would not have a problem with capacity.
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Idk why y'all keep asking me to respond to this question. It's been months since I wasted my money on that cramp. No it didn't work. Stupid piece of crap!!! Stop asking me that! I didn't respond the first 3 to 5 times because I didn't want to give a bad review but gee's you leave me no choice. Stop being so pushy. it's bad enough the product sucked.
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I would recommend that you talk to your doctor and monitor your blood chemistry to check and see if this productworks. I'm 71 or 17 years young depending on how you look at it and every six weeks I get a copy of my blood chemistry and know that this product works for me and does everything I wrote about in the article. It's no bull.It is true some may experience a cleansing because it help remove all the junk you eat and remove all the badbacteria from your system. Just to let you know I had six ( 6 ) stents put into my heart and started to learn to takecontrol of my body. Remember doctors are not allow to cure you, but only treat your symptoms with drugs. I would recommend that you talk to your doctor and monitor your blood chemistry to check and see if this productworks. I'm 71 or 17 years young depending on how you look at it and every six weeks I get a copy of my blood chemistry and know that this product works for me and does everything I wrote about in the article. It's no bull.It is true some may experience a cleansing because it help remove all the junk you eat and remove all the badbacteria from your system. Just to let you know I had six ( 6 ) stents put into my heart and started to learn to takecontrol... » Read More I would recommend that you talk to your doctor and monitor your blood chemistry to check and see if this productworks. I'm 71 or 17 years young depending on how you look at it and every six weeks I get a copy of my blood chemistry and know that this product works for me and does everything I wrote about in the article. It's no bull.It is true some may experience a cleansing because it help remove all the junk you eat and remove all the badbacteria from your system. Just to let you know I had six ( 6 ) stents put into my heart and started to learn to takecontrol of my body. Remember doctors are not allow to cure you, but only treat your symptoms with drugs. « Show Less
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This item helps with pain. But it is only light support. If you have a lot of main you need more support. You might want to check with your doctor.Thank you
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No, If there is a lot of blood. Yes, if there isn't that much. There is a mop type pad and I don't know how much it would hold before you would have to change to another pad. My Hahn lasted a year. I went to a Shark. I like that better. But, I would think the same thing.
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They are as-good-as/better-than any other "Pad" discharge and I have accidents around 350/400 ml's but that requires a fast access to a rest room or other change area and these pads are not really the best answer for large discharges. I had a much larger need before and you may wish to look into Men's Liberty, a different approach to male incontinence.
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Hi Ted. Yes, I have relatively large hands (peasant genes, hahahah), and I can use it easily for both hands. I don't have enough good to say about this, except I wish they would make a model for feet, too, that was price point sharp like this. I am pretty addicted to this machine since I write 8+ hours a day; I am bigger than the person who wrote that the returned it. The pressure is what pushes the toxins out. Hope that helped!
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It would be great to use on a horse. If you have only a small cut you can purchase clotting powder that you can take with you and if you have a larger cut this would work great!