Could your heavy flow be cause for concern? Sherri Ozawa, MSN, RN, tells The Post that serious blood loss during menstruation could be a symptom of von Willebrand disease, a blood disorder that ...

Around the globe, approximately 1.8 billion people menstruate every 28 days. That is a whole lot of blood (roughly 38 million gallons!) being flushed down the toilet or tossed—via pads, tampons, ...

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.

When you think of getting tested for a disease, you might think first of nasal swabs, urine tests, blood draws. Even though around 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate, period blood doesn’t ...

If you’ve ever wondered how much blood you lose on your period, you’re not alone. No matter how heavy or light your flow is, it can feel like you’re bleeding a lot during your time of the month. But ...

Menstrual blood contains immune cells, stems cells and endometrial cells. ADragan/ Shutterstock Menstrual blood has historically been overlooked in research – considered only to be a waste product.