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A quasi experimental study on menstrual cup use: Women's experiences, satisfaction, and menstruation impact

Menstrüel kap kullanımı üzerine yarı deneysel bir çalışma: Kadınların deneyimleri, memnuniyeti ve menstrüasyonun yaşam üzerindeki etkisi

Şeyma Kilci Erciyas(AMASYA UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-6282-8933
Yusuf Bulgan(AMASYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0001-3021-8110
İlknur Tankal(AMASYA ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0009-0009-3901-1907
Pages
74–81
Publication Date
2026-08-30
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Overall, 85.3% expressed satisfaction and willingness to continue use; however, 55.9% reported difficulty with insertion and 58.8% with removal.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study aimed to evaluate women's experiences with menstrual cup use, their satisfaction levels, and the impact of menstruation on their lives.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: This quasi experimental mixed methods study was conducted with 34 women who were either employed or studying at a university in Türkiye.
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Conclusion & Impact:Overall, 85.3% expressed satisfaction and willingness to continue use; however, 55.9% reported difficulty with insertion and 58.8% with removal.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
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⚙️Variables:çevre farkındalığı · kadın sağlığı · menstrüasyon hijyeni

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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate women's experiences with menstrual cup use, their satisfaction levels, and the impact of menstruation on their lives. Methods: This quasi experimental mixed methods study was conducted with 34 women who were either employed or studying at a university in Türkiye. Participants were provided with menstrual cups following an educational intervention and asked to use them for at least two menstrual cycles. Data were collected using the Menstrual Cup Use Satisfaction Form, the Menstruation Impact Scale (MIS), and a semi-structured interview form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while qualitative data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's six-phase thematic analysis. Results: The mean age of participants was 32.76±6.77 years; 85.3% were married, and 58.8% held a bachelor's degree. The mean total pretest MIS score (38.32±9.19) decreased significantly to 33.88±9.46 after the intervention (p=0.003). All participants reported that menstrual cup use eliminated odor, was easy to clean, reduced environmental waste, and provided economic benefits. Overall, 85.3% expressed satisfaction and willingness to continue use; however, 55.9% reported difficulty with insertion and 58.8% with removal. Qualitative analysis revealed four themes: initial concerns, attitude change, use experiences, and environmental awareness. Conclusion: Menstrual cup use was regarded by women as a hygienic, economical, and environmentally friendly alternative. Despite initial concerns, high satisfaction rates were achieved after use. Difficulties experienced in insertion and removal can be overcome through education and practical applications. Nurses and midwives should integrate menstrual cup education into reproductive health counseling.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, kadınların menstrüel kap kullanım deneyimlerini, memnuniyet düzeylerini ve menstrüasyonun yaşamlarına etkisini değerlendirmeyi amaçlamıştır. Yöntem: Bu yarı deneysel karma yöntemli çalışma, Türkiye'de bir üniversitede çalışan veya öğrenim gören 34 kadın ile yürütülmüştür. Katılımcılara eğitim müdahalesinin ardından menstrüel kap sağlanmış ve en az iki menstrüasyon döngüsü boyunca kullanmaları istenmiştir. Veriler Menstrüel Kap Kullanım Memnuniyet Formu, Menstrüasyon Etki Ölçeği (MEÖ) ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu ile toplanmıştır. Nicel veriler tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve Wilcoxon işaretli sıralar testi ile; nitel veriler Braun ve Clarke'ın altı aşamalı tematik analiz yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 32.76±6.77 yıl olup %85.3'ü evli, %58.8'i lisans mezunudur. Ön test MEÖ toplam puan ortalaması (38.32±9.19), müdahale sonrasında 33.88±9.46'ya istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde düşmüştür (p=0.003). Tüm katılımcılar kup kullanımının kötü kokuyu ortadan kaldırdığını, temizliğinin kolay olduğunu, çevresel atığı azalttığını ve ekonomik fayda sağladığını bildirmiştir. Genel memnuniyet oranı %85.3'tür; ancak katılımcıların %55.9'u takma, %58.8'i çıkarma güçlüğü yaşadığını bildirmiştir. Nitel analizde dört tema belirlenmiştir: başlangıç endişeleri, tutum değişikliği, kullanım deneyimleri ve çevre farkındalığı. Sonuçlar: Menstrüel kap kullanımı kadınlar tarafından hijyenik, ekonomik ve çevre dostu bir alternatif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Başlangıç endişelerine karşın yüksek memnuniyet oranlarına ulaşılmıştır. Takma ve çıkarma güçlükleri eğitim ve pratik uygulamalarla aşılabilmektedir. Hemşire ve ebeler menstrüel kap eğitimini üreme sağlığı danışmanlığına entegre etmelidir.

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Erciyas, Ş. K., Bulgan, Y., Tankal, İ. (2026). A quasi experimental study on menstrual cup use: Women's experiences, satisfaction, and menstruation impact. Anatolian Journal of Health Research, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2, 74–81. https://doi.org/10.61534/anatoljhr.1916283

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