EP0504301B1 — Method of collecting vaginal discharge

USPTO Abstract

A vaginal discharge collector (10) including a body (14) for providing a space (19) for the collection of vaginal discharge and having an opening for the passage of vaginal discharge into the collection space, and a rim (11) for providing holding force sufficient for holding the collector in position during use, the rim being affixed to the body proximate its top. The body and the rim are flexible so that the body may be rolled up on the rim between a rolled-up position and a rolled-down position. The body may include a reservoir (12) for providing a reservoir space having a constant size. In another aspect of the invention, the collector includes a closure structure (33) for inhibiting the exit of vaginal discharge from the space. In another aspect of the invention, the collector provides time-released and/or non-time-released dosages of substances such as medication for both menstruating and non-menstruating females.