Unexplainable
The bleeding edge, part two
Mar 20, 2024
The podcast discusses using menstrual fluid for easier endometriosis detection, breaking societal stigmas around the topic. Researchers explore unique cell patterns in patients and discuss the challenges and triumphs of studying menstrual blood.
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- Menstrual fluid samples may revolutionize endometriosis diagnosis, offering a non-invasive alternative to surgery.
- Challenges in validating menstrual fluid as a diagnostic tool for endometriosis highlight the need for careful testing and confirmation.
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The Rose Study and Menstrual Fluid Samples in Research
Researchers at the Rose Study are collecting menstrual fluid samples to investigate if menstrual fluid could assist in detecting endometriosis, a painful disease. Using participants' menstrual fluid samples, they aim to identify signature cellular patterns unique to endometriosis, potentially revolutionizing the diagnostic process. This approach offers a non-invasive alternative to laparoscopic surgical diagnosis, providing hope for improved detection and treatment of endometriosis.
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