Menstrual cups causing hemorrhoid
I (23) am newer to using menstrual cups I’ve used one the last 4 cycles. I used the salt regular cup. The first two times I loved it. Environmentally friendly, less changing for my heavy flow, reduced cramps and all the other benefits. I was so happy to have something that worked great and checked all my boxes. Well my last cycle I noticed I had some pressure in my butt and it was uncomfortable to sit. I took a look and I saw what I thought may be an external hemorrhoid. I have never been pregnant and have no issues with constipation so I didn’t know how that happened. After a few days my period ended (I used the cup the entire time) and the hemorrhoid shrank. Well come to this cycle I use the cup like normal, but by day 3 I have that pain again. I take a look and this time with 100% certainty I see a hemorrhoid. I take the cup out and finish my cycle with pads. Well it’s been 4 days and this hemorrhoid will not shrink and it’s even more uncomfortable than the last time. Has anyone had this happen with using cups?? I do not strain I gently bear down to remove the cup and I always break the suction. I’m really bummed because I’m scared to try other ones that are smaller or softer or even a disc because I really don’t want to have to deal with this hemorrhoid again. Curious if anyone has had this experience and what they did differently that helped? I may just have to switch to period underwear but I really liked the clean feeling and low maintenance of the cup.