Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, ...

Testing menstrual blood for HPV could be alternative to smear test, study finds

About 70 per cent of cases are prevented through cervical screening, according to cancer research, and the HPV vaccine is ...
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We Shouldn’t Dismiss The Diagnostic Power Of Menstrual Blood. Period.

In early January of 2024, the biotechnology research company Qvin™ made history; the FDA clearance of its Q-Pad™ and A1c Test marked the first FDA approval for menstrual blood health testing.
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A new period blood test could provide an alternative to traditional cervical screening

Period blood testing using mini pads could provide a reliable alternative to traditional cervical screening, new research has ...
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Can you take an STI test when you have your period?

I was lying under a blanket, enjoying a chill Friday evening when my phone buzzed. "Hey, you might wanna get tested," the text read. I sat bolt upright. The message was from the guy I'd been sleeping ...
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9 causes of a late period and when to take a pregnancy test

A late period can be caused by being under or overweight, changes in birth control, and pregnancy. If it has been more than 30 days since your last period, you should take a pregnancy test. If you're ...