The best period products for Fibroids
Heavy bleeding is horrible, period. It’s disruptive and demoralising. No woman should be self conscious or held back from fear of leakages or accidents whilst travelling, at work or with friends.
When it comes to periods, flooding and leaks, having confidence you've got this covered makes all the difference with Fibroids. Here's our top pics to help you manage those heavy days.
Period cups and discs
Period cups and discs are great because they can hold more blood than a tampon on towel, which makes them an ideal choice for the heaviest of days...but they take a little getting used to, and they're not for everyone. Made from medical grade silicone they are a great sustainable choice. If you’re yet to try one, here are a few we recommend;
Period pants
We're huge avocates for period pants. Whether they are your only choice or used in combination with other types of protection, they can provide up to 12 hours of leak proof protection.
Period pants can hold the most fluid of all your options - up to 12 tampons worth for the super heavy ranges. We love this selection because they are all machine washable and will last you at least 2 years, making them a sustainable choice. Here’s a list that we advocate for;
Tampons
Tampons don’t hold as much as other options, but they can be a tidy option for people who don’t like the feeling of pants or pads, or having to wash out cups and discs. All our top picks are organic, this is because tampons are not regulated and non organic products may contain pesticides and other nasties.
Pads
Sometimes you need a little extra protection, or perhaps this is your preferred choice of product. Either way, here are our top pics. Again, we’ve gone for organic products here to avoid any nasty chemicals being close to, or absorbed by your skin. We also advocate for reusable over disposable - not only is this a more sustainable choice, it's a more economical one too - they hold more fluid, for longer, and last years.
FAQ's
If you have severely heavy periods then you're best options are period pants or menstrual discs. The most absorbent pants can hold up to 60ml fluid, that's the equivalent of 12 regular tampons, while a menstrual disc can hold50ml, the equivalent of 10 regular tampons. For some women it's necessary to double up on types of protection.
If you are suffering from heavy periods that are impacting your life in any way, please consult your GP as there are treatment options that can help reduce flow.
Tampons are unregulated and many high street brands do not use organic materials. This means they may contain high levels of pesticides and other nasty chemicals. While there is no evidence this is harmful, women who use organic products report lighter periods and less severe craps after 90 days.
