Table 2

Volume of red blood cells held by each product tested

Product
TamponsRegularHeavy (brand a)Heavy (brand b)
 Volume held (mL)203134
PadsLight dayHeavy day (brand c)Heavy day (brand d)Heavy day (brand e)Postpartum padPerineal cold pack with icePerineal cold pack without ice
 Volume held (mL)45233314011
DiscsBrand fSize S (brand g)Size L (brand g)Brand iBrand j
 Volume held (mL)8040635965
CupsSize 0Size 1Size 2
 Volume held (mL)222535
UnderwearSize smallSize mediumSize large
 Volume held (mL)312