The cell that is found in all multi cellular organisms is called stem cells. These stem cells are of two kinds, they are embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells. The specialty of the stem cells is that it renews the white blood cells. It renews itself as it has the capability to undergo numerous cycles of cell division. While going through the process of cell division it maintains its undifferentiated state. The stem cells give rise to different cell type. Stem cells regenerate tissues for a lifetime. Due to its unique nature to generate mature cell type it is required for several fatal diseases. More likely, the disease of bone marrow transplantation requires the stem cells. There are different methods to store the blood containing stem cells. There are few sources of blood rich in stem cells, which are required to cure few fatal diseases.
Menstrual blood is one such type of blood, which is rich in stem cells. The stem cells are self renewing in nature. If the blood from a women’s body, which is thrown away a sanitary waste, is collected, preserved, it can be utilized to save millions of lives. These stem cells are used to cure more than 70 types on diseases. Cell therapies are curing the diseases in the best possible way. The best form of stem cells is available in the menstrual blood. Stem cells are remarkable in nature. The main function of the stem cells is that it builds the bridge between the fertilized eggs which original exists and the architecture that we build. Stem cord supplies the cell that constructs the adult body. There have been few debates and controversies in using the stem cells between scientists and ethical groups. The usage of the stem cell technology is been opposed by the ethical groups as they say that it involves destruction of living human embryos. Moreover, scientists have proved that the menstrual blood rich in stem cells may be used for several diseases. The stem cells in the menstrual blood has the capability to replenish and renew worn out, damaged or even diseased tissues. The blood containing stem cells may be used to test few new drugs too. Stem cells are used to replace tissues and organs as well. Few diseases, which can be cured by stem cells, are acute leukemia, osteoporosis, spinal cord injury, strokes, burns, metabolic disorder and many more.
Blood banks are being set up to preserve the menstrual blood for future use for their health in the future. There are few companies, which allow women to store and preserve the menstrual blood for future need. By storing the blood, they secure their own health for the future. Few recent researches have shown that the menstrual blood can be easily collected, stored and preserved too. The stem cells in the blood can be of help to any family member of the donor too, like parents or siblings. A kit to collect the blood is provided by the health center to the donor to collect the blood.
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