Unexplainable
The bleeding edge
Mar 13, 2024
Researchers explore the potential medical benefits of menstrual fluid, facing societal stigmas and research challenges. Endometriosis diagnosis is improved through innovative genetic research and non-invasive menstrual fluid analysis. The podcast discusses the importance of overcoming taboos and obstacles to advance menstrual health research.
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- Research on menstrual fluid may unlock medical breakthroughs for endometriosis diagnosis.
- Stigma around menstrual fluids hinders research progress while potential benefits for reproductive health are vast.
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The Rose Study and Menstrual Fluid Collection for Endometriosis
Scientists at the Rose Study collect menstrual fluid samples to explore using them in detecting endometriosis, a painful disease affecting millions. This unconventional approach aims to find a cellular signature in menstrual fluid unique to endo patients, potentially facilitating non-invasive diagnosis and avoiding surgical procedures.
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