You can use a menstrual cup if you have a contraceptive coil. Consult a nurse at a family planning clinic or your GP if you have any questions about using a menstrual cup with a coil fitted. It’s possible to have the coil’s threads cut off so they don’t get in the way of the menstrual cup. Always wait at least three months after a coil has been fitted before you use a menstrual cup. It is important to relieve the pressure of the seal before you start to pull out the menstrual cup to relieve the pressure. This stops the coil from shifting position or being pulled out with the menstrual cup. Consult a family planning clinic or your GP about using a menstrual cup with a coil.