Innovative Hematology Analysis Using Menstrual Blood

Area of Science:

• Hematology
• Biomedical Science

Background:

• Peripheral blood analysis is standard for hematological assessment.
• Exploring alternative, non-invasive sample sources is crucial for accessible healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare and analyze hematological profiles using menstrual blood as an alternative to peripheral blood.
• To determine the feasibility of using menstrual blood for routine hematological examinations.

Main Methods:

• Analytical observational study design.
• Collected and analyzed menstrual blood and peripheral blood samples from menstruating women.
• Utilized Wilcoxon test to compare hematological parameters between sample types.

Main Results:

• Menstrual blood demonstrated a detectable hematological profile, including white blood cells and reticulocytes.
• Significant differences (p < 0.01) were observed in several parameters between menstrual and peripheral blood.
• Certain parameters showed values within and outside normal ranges, indicating potential variations.

Conclusions:

• Menstrual blood can serve as a supporting medium for hematological examinations.
• This finding opens opportunities for developing independent hematological detection tools for women.
• Menstrual blood analysis offers a promising, accessible alternative for routine health monitoring.