Ouch :-( Sounds like your cup is being a bit difficult these days. The rough, bumpy area you describe is the introitus, that's just its normal texture so you can put your mind at ease for that. However the swelling is not normal, it could have been irritation from your cup, or a Bartholin's cyst, or something else. Did you see another doctor for a second opinion?

With your heavy flow and low cervix, I think you definitely need a large yet short size. Look for a size two, and one with a rounder bottom (more volume). Ignore if they state size two is for women with children, it's simply not true. (Virgin here and I use almost only large cups).

Large Fleurcup comes to mind (you would have to trim the stem), FemmyCycle, the large Lunéale from France if you can get it (no stem at all). Meluna also makes stemless cups, I believe.

A last tip: trimming the stem can leave slightly rough edges that irritate the tissues. You can turn your cup inside out for a completely smooth bottom.

thanks elisamba! I really appreciate your response. I researched what it might be and it didn't fit the symptoms of bartholin's cyst and the feel was nothing like a cyst. I found a lady doctor who I eventually got to see and agreed with the logic of my self diagnosis although she didn't look at it.

Thanks so much for your suggestions I will look them up!

yeah there are stemless melunas, but for max capacity i'd recommend the XL shorty. shorties don't come without a stem.

as for shipping, femininewear ships worldwide.

I would also suggest you see another doctor if you can.

thanks shall do. :)

You need to see a doctor about this. If you aren't confident in your regular doctor, go to planned parenthood if you've got access. For now, stop using your cup and tampons, but seriously, see your doctor. No part of your internal vaginal structure should be hanging out.

Thanks Tisiphone, But we don't have planned parenthood in Australia. I'll find another doctor.

Ah, sorry, yes, you wouldn't. Good luck finding one!

Maybe you could see a community health nurse? I'm new at this and also in Australia. On my second cycle and having stem issues too. (...Just trimmed it right off so hopefully that solves it!)

Edited at 2016-11-17 09:56 am (UTC)