Menstrual blood has long been the unsung hero of bodily fluids – overlooked, underestimated, and often shrouded in stigma. For centuries, this monthly occurrence has been met with discomfort and embarrassment, its potential largely ignored. But what if menstrual blood could be more than just a monthly inconvenience? What if it could unlock new diagnostic possibilities?
Physician Dr Sara Naseri was raised in Denmark and is now based in the US. With a bold vision and a startup to match – Qvin – she set out to rethink what has long been dismissed as a mere nuisance. “Time is the most important prognostic factor for any condition,” she tells Positive News. “Yet, patients rarely visit the doctor.”
Blood plays a crucial role in medical diagnostics, offering valuable insights into numerous health conditions. Naseri began to explore how this vital information could be accessed more regularly and non-invasively, outside the traditional doctor’s office. Then it struck her: “Half the world’s population bleeds every single month. Why hasn’t anyone seriously considered menstrual blood as a diagnostic tool?”
