Innovative Hematology Analysis Using Menstrual Blood.

PurposeThe main aim of this study was to compare and analyze hematological profiles using menstrual blood, as an alternative to peripheral blood.Patients and methodsThis study used menstrual and peripheral blood samples from women who were menstruating. The design of this research is analytical observational.ResultsMenstrual blood can show an overall hematological profile similar to peripheral blood. Data shows the detection of blood component parameters, white blood cells and reticulocytes in MB with a range within and outside normal blood. Data on MB that show higher values (WBC, MCH, MCHC, PLT, RDW-CV, PDW, MPV, P-LCR, PCT, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, reticulocytes, LFR, Ret-He) and lower values lower (RBC, HGB, HCT, MVC, RDW-SD, Eosinophils, IRF, MFR, HFR) when compared with peripheral blood controls. The hematological profiles of Menstrual and peripheral blood showed significant differences (p 0.05) according to the Wilcoxon test.ConclusionAll hematological profile parameters were detected in menstrual blood. The new concept that menstrual blood can be used as a supporting medium for hematological examinations opens up opportunities for developing independent hematological detection tools in productive women.