The Bloody Math:
Stats That Don’t Add Up
$1 Trillion Dollar Deal You’re Missing
While you sleep on menstrual research, the women’s health market is bleeding opportunities worth $1 trillion.
43 Litres of Wasted Innovation
Every woman discards 43 litres of menstrual blood in her lifetime. That’s 43 litres of untapped biological gold.
801 Reasons You’re Behind The Competition
Your systemic blood tests are missing 801 unique proteins that could revolutionize women’s healthcare. They’re in menstrual blood, and I know how to access them.
2.5%: The Number That’s Killing Women
1.6 billion women are waiting for answers while less than 2.5% of research funding gives a damn about their health.
1950s: The year your Clinical Trials Are Stuck In
2 out of 3 trials still pretend women don't menstruate. How's that working out for your drug efficacy?
2400 Years of Blood,
Bullshit & Breakthroughs
Ancient Times (400 BCE): First Medical Documentation
Hippocrates first documented menstrual blood in medical literature, though his understanding was limited by the scientific knowledge of the time.
Significance: Marked the beginning of medical interest in menstrual blood, though many misconceptions persisted for centuries
1920s: Hormonal Discovery Era
Scientists began understanding the relationship between hormones and menstruation, leading to the isolation of estrogen and progesterone.
Significance: This breakthrough enabled the development of early contraceptive research and hormone therapy.
1950s: Cellular Analysis Begins
Researchers started examining menstrual blood at the cellular level, discovering the presence of stem cells and regenerative properties.
Significance: Laid groundwork for understanding menstrual blood’s unique biological properties.
1970s: Endometrial Research Advances
Scientists began studying endometrial tissue regeneration and its relationship with menstrual blood composition.
Significance: Enhanced understanding of endometriosis and other reproductive health conditions.
1980s-1990s: Immunological Properties Discovered
Researchers identified important immunological factors in menstrual blood, revealing its role in reproductive health.
Significance: Led to better understanding of fertility and reproductive disorders.
2000s: Stem Cell Revolution
Discovery of mesenchymal stem cells in menstrual blood opened new possibilities for regenerative medicine.
Significance: Sparked interest in menstrual blood as a source of stem cells for therapeutic applications
2010s: Diagnostic Potential Emerges
Research revealed menstrual blood’s potential as a diagnostic tool for various health conditions.
Significance: Opened new possibilities for non-invasive testing and early disease detection.
Future Directions: Emerging Frontiers
Ongoing research into personalised medicine, disease detection, and therapeutic applications using menstrual blood.
Significance: Potential revolutionary impacts on women’s health research and personalised medicine.