menstrual disc
noun
plural menstrual discs
: a small flexible silicone or plastic shallow cup that is inserted into the vaginal fornix to collect the uterine flow during menstruation and that may be reusable or single-use
… a disposable menstrual disc—a piece of plastic film circled by a rubber-like band—that can last for up to 12 hours.—
Sissi Cao
Sissi CaoDepending on the brand, menstrual discs hold … around 5 or 6 teaspoons of fluid. For some perspective, the amount of blood lost during an entire monthly period is 4 to 12 teaspoons.—Adrienne Santos-Longhurst
compare menstrual cup, menstrual pad
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“Menstrual disc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual%20disc. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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