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A new at-home test using menstrual blood on a cotton strip detects high-risk HPV as effectively as traditional cervical screening, offering a promising alternative for improved access.
A new study finds that testing menstrual blood collected on a cotton strip attached to a sanitary pad is nearly as effective as traditional cervical screening in detecting high-risk HPV, the virus linked to cervical cancer.
The method, tested on over 3,000 women in China, showed 94.7% sensitivity for precancerous lesions, comparable to clinician-collected samples, and could enable at-home testing via a mobile app.
Researchers say it may improve screening access for those avoiding clinical visits due to fear, discomfort, or stigma, though experts note it’s still early-stage and not yet a replacement for current methods.
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Una nueva prueba en el hogar que utiliza sangre menstrual en una tira de algodón detecta el VPH de alto riesgo con la misma eficacia que la detección cervical tradicional, ofreciendo una alternativa prometedora para mejorar el acceso.