Post by max23 on Nov 3, 2023 20:51:33 GMT -5
According to an article on the website, The Conversation, a recent research study in the US tested 21 menstrual products. The study found "Menstrual discs showed the greatest capacity (61ml on average) and period underwear held the least (2ml on average). Tampons, pads, and menstrual cups held similar amounts of blood (approximately 20–50ml). The authors noted it is difficult to accurately approximate capacity for patients with heavy menstrual bleeding due to 'flooding' (high-velocity flow) and passing clots.".
The article also discusses heavy periods, and says that periods are considered heavy if a woman loses more than 80 ml (four tablespoons) of blood during one menstrual period. It includes link to a table that can be used to record blood loss. Points are allocated based on visual observation of the amount of blood on pads or tampons. The downside is the measurement system doesn't apply to other menstrual products, and there doesn't seem to be any way of equating points to milliliters of blood loss.
Article: theconversation.com/how-much-period-blood-is-normal-and-which-sanitary-product-holds-the-most-blood-211418
Pictorial blood loss assessment chart: www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/rch_gynaecology/PBAC.pdf
The article also discusses heavy periods, and says that periods are considered heavy if a woman loses more than 80 ml (four tablespoons) of blood during one menstrual period. It includes link to a table that can be used to record blood loss. Points are allocated based on visual observation of the amount of blood on pads or tampons. The downside is the measurement system doesn't apply to other menstrual products, and there doesn't seem to be any way of equating points to milliliters of blood loss.
Article: theconversation.com/how-much-period-blood-is-normal-and-which-sanitary-product-holds-the-most-blood-211418
Pictorial blood loss assessment chart: www.rch.org.au/uploadedFiles/Main/Content/rch_gynaecology/PBAC.pdf
