Is menstrual blood a waste?

The question regarding the fact that: Is the menstrual blood a waste or not remains in our mind. It has been discovered that the cord blood cells are rich in stem cells. However using of cord blood has been opposed by few ethical groups as it involves destruction of the human embryos. Moreover the blood collected from the umbilical cord is not enough for an adult. Hence researchers have found that the self renewing stem cells are available in abundance in the menstrual blood. So we will no more treat the menstrual blood as a waste. This blood is rich in white blood cells and is available in abundance.

It is now time to preserve the menstrual blood which was earlier discarded as biological, unhygienic waste. This blood rich in stem cells is used to test various drugs. For treating cellular diseases the stem cells before using on human may be used on them. Stem cells have the capacity of regenerating transplantable tissues and organs which are use to repair below par or damaged tissues. Woman can store their menstrual blood for their own bright future. Hence in the near future woman can not only secure their future but also their family with storing the menstrual blood. There are only few discoveries in the world of medical science which has not triggered controversies. One such invention is the discovery of stem cells in menstrual blood. The blood banks to store the blood rich in stem cells generally store umbilical cord blood. However adult stem cells can be found in bone marrow, peripheral blood, adipose tissue and most recent it has been proved that this blood has been found in the menstrual blood too. A financial analyst estimated in 2007 that the stem cell industry will exceed $ 8 billion within 2016. However, today more than 200 companies are working on stem cells. It has been discovered in Japan that the cells from menstrual blood can be cultivated in the laboratories and used in stem cells to cure various heart diseases. There are few health centers who have initiated the arrangement to collect the menstrual blood for future use.

The usage of menstrual blood will decrease fatal diseases in mankind. The method to collect the menstrual blood is painless and it is hassle free. The stem cells can help to generate cells, tissues and even organs. It is said that there us wonder in women, which comes every month and we were just unaware of the fact. As researches have proved the menstrual blood to be fatal, soon the exact way to preserve it for the future and to use it for a better tomorrow will be shown to us. The usage of menstrual blood to cure diseases like bone marrow, leukemia and many more will increase and human science will have much more to give us. The adult stem cells have the capability to renew itself. Hence it may give rise to cells, tissues and organ. Adult Stem cells are found after embryonic development which can replenish dying and damaged tissues.