Period blood has long been thought of as ‘stinky and useless’, but startups are exploring using the fluid to test for a wide range of health conditions – including difficult-to-diagnose endometriosis ...

Vivoo introduced its conceptual FlowPad at CES, alongside the launch of its smart toilet sensor for hydration detection.

Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research—considered only to be a waste product. But menstrual blood actually has a rich cellular and molecular makeup. It contains immune cells, ...

Every month, more than two billion people all around the world menstruate, generating a treasure trove of data that could indicate their health status. Yet, the sample containing this ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

Diagnosing endometriosis could soon be much easier thanks to a new at home-test that can detect a biomarker for the disease in period blood. The pregnancy-like test created by researchers at the ...

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