What's the best menstrual product for a heavy period? Try a disc instead of tampon or pad, study says

Menstrual discs are able to hold more blood than traditional period products like pads and tampons, making them an good option for people who get heavy periods, according to research by Oregon Health & Science University. The study, the first to test menstrual products using blood instead of water or saline, found discs hold about 61 milliliters of blood. Tampons and pads hold 20 to 50 milliliters.

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