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BIG game-changer in women’s health: period blood.

Women’s healthcare company NextGen Jane is using period blood to study and potentially diagnose gynecological conditions. Why? Because menstrual fluid is packed with cells and molecules that reflect the health of the uterus, offering doctors powerful insights other bodily fluids can’t.

One of their biggest goals in collecting period blood is cracking the code on , a painful and often misunderstood disease that affects 11% of women of reproductive age. Today, it’s only diagnosed through invasive surgery and it takes an average of 10 years to get that diagnosis.

By analyzing DNA, RNA, and proteins from mailed-in tampons, NextGen Jane is working toward a non-invasive, at-home test to detect endometriosis. Their research could also help identify cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and other conditions that impact women’s reproductive health.

As co-CEO Sara Naseri says: “Using period blood is the most overlooked opportunity in women’s health. We can make it easy for women to get information about what’s going on in their body, and get it early.”

This is an innovation in women’s worth staying tuned for! 👏