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Your Diabestie Podcast: Can your period predict your A1C? How Qvin is leading access to diagnostics in women’s health

In this episode of the Your Diabestie podcast, host Mila Clarke, a board-certified health coach and nutritionist, interviews Dr. Sara Naseri, the co-founder and CEO of Qvin. Dr. Naseri discusses the innovative approach of turning menstrual pads into diagnostic tools to give women better control over their health. She shares insights into the inspiration behind Qvin, the challenges faced in developing the product, and the tremendous potential of menstrual blood in preventative healthcare. The conversation also touches on overcoming stigmas around menstruation and the importance of women's participation in medical research.

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Unveiling Innovation in Women’s Health: A Conversation with Dr. Sara Naseri

In an era where healthcare innovation is constantly evolving, it is crucial to spotlight individuals and companies that challenge the status quo and push boundaries out of necessity. Recently on the “Your Diabestie Podcast,” host Mila Clarke engaged in a fascinating discussion with Dr. Sara Naseri, co-founder and CEO of Qvin. This pioneering company has launched the first healthcare use for a menstrual pad as a diagnostic tool—a concept that’s both revolutionary and highly intimate.

Redefining Women’s Health Diagnostics

The genesis of Qvin was an epiphany during a brainstorming session. Dr. Naseri sought to address a long-standing question: how do we make preventative healthcare more accessible? She identified a gap in utilizing menstrual blood, a commonly available but untapped resource, for diagnostics—one that could transform healthcare for nearly half of the world’s population. It was perplexing that, while all other bodily fluids had been thoroughly examined, menstrual blood remained largely ignored.

Challenging Stigma and Overcoming Barriers

Dr. Naseri’s path has not been without its challenges. Women’s health, often sidelined, is plagued by stigmas, particularly surrounding menstruation. Early in Qvin’s journey, she faced reluctance from clinical laboratories to engage in research on menstrual blood. However, persistence and published data have slowly turned the tide. Today, there is growing excitement within the medical community about Qvin’s potential to make healthcare more accessible, especially by reducing logistic and financial barriers.

A Vision for the Future

The QPAD, a product born out of a decade’s journey, holds the promise of turning routine female biology into an empowering tool. Dr. Naseri’s work embodies the vision of making healthcare affordable, accessible, and, most importantly, easy. By leveraging menstrual blood, Qvin aims to facilitate diagnostics outside the traditional healthcare setting, thus enhancing patients’ quality of life.

Dr. Naseri notes that while early conversations were met with hesitation, the dynamics have shifted. Now, practitioners from various specialties see the potential for Qvin’s applications—and this shift in perception is crucial for the advancements in women’s health. Collaborations with institutions like Stanford University further validate and propel this innovation.

Breaking Myths and Building Solutions

Despite misconceptions surrounding menstrual blood, Dr. Naseri aims to dismantle outdated myths that paint it as dirty. She emphasizes that menstruation is not just normal but can be harnessed for powerful insights into women’s health. It’s time to acknowledge and utilize this resource, acknowledging women’s biology as a source of strength rather than something to shy away from.

The Crucial Role of Women in Healthcare Advancements

The conversation delved into the critical need for women’s participation in medical research to bridge the gender data gap. Dr. Naseri urged for more inclusive research to ensure that the treatments developed are effective and suitable for women’s unique biology. This step is essential for progress, and as Dr. Naseri pointed out, potentially offers an advantage over male counterparts in healthcare innovation.

Finding Personal Balance

In her personal life, Dr. Naseri finds balance amidst her demanding role through activities like running and, indicative of her Nordic roots, cold plunges. These habits help her reset and maintain well-being, underlining the importance of self-care, especially when leading groundbreaking work in a demanding field.

Conclusion

Dr. Sara Naseri’s insights into the future of women’s health diagnostics are not only inspiring but serve as a clarion call to embrace what’s possible when creativity meets science. It reminds us that women’s health is not just a niche but a vital area that deserves comprehensive exploration and innovation. Her work with Qvin highlights the need for solutions that are as practical as they are pioneering. Through this discussion, we see a glimpse of a future where healthcare is inclusive, efficient, and driven by untapped potential.

About Mila

Hi! I'm Mila.

I’m a board certified health and wellness coach and a nutritionist. I’m earning my Master’s degree in Applied nutrition.

I live with  LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults, a slow-progressing form of autoimmune Type 1 diabetes) I love food, travel, and my kitchen, and teaching you about diabetes self-management.

I’m here to help you live your best life possible diabetes by showing you how to create simple, blood-sugar friendly and delicious meals and tips on diabetes self-care.

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