Help! My menstrual disc is stuck!Updated 2 years ago
If you can't reach your menstrual disc when it is inserted, relax. The Saalt disc cannot get lost inside the vagina; sometimes it may sit higher up and be hard to reach (this can happen at night or after having sex). You can use your pelvic muscles to move the disc lower. We refer to this as gently bearing down, and it should feel similar to starting an easy bowel movement or releasing gas. Try not to strain when you bear down, and breathe with an open mouth and loose throat to prevent pressure on your pelvic floor. With a clean finger, reach for the rim of the disc. Hook one finger in the removal notch to untuck the disc from behind your pubic bone. You may also continue to move around and gravity will naturally move the disc back down to its normal position. Try again to remove it after 30 minutes.
If you find your cervix becoming sore from the disc removal process, we recommend trying the following to not irritate your cervix:
Try gently bearing down like you’re going to pee to relax your pelvic floor and loosen your vaginal muscles. (Never hold your breath while bearing down, but continue breathing)
Grab the rim of the disc, either by finding the removal notch, or simply hooking the rim with your finger. Twist/pull the disc to the side to release it from behind the cervix first.
Then remove the disc as you normally would.
If your disc has rotated, no worries! While the removal notch is helpful for easier removal, you can pinch any part of the rim to remove your disc. You may also try using a finger to rotate your disc until you can feel the removal notch again. When your disc is within reach, use a clean finger to feel for the rim of the disc. Hook on finger in the removal notch to untuck the disc from behind your pubic bone.
WHAT IF MY MENSTRUAL DISC ROTATES AND I CAN’T LOCATE THE REMOVAL NOTCH?
If your menstrual disc has rotated, no worries! While the removal notch is helpful for easier removal, you can hook your finger on any part of the rim to remove your disc. You may also try using a finger to rotate your disc until you can feel the removal notch again.
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