With over 1.8 billion people menstruating worldwide, menstrual blood holds incredible potential as a non-invasive diagnostic tool. Yet in mainstream healthcare, it remains vastly underutilized.
That’s beginning to change—thanks to pioneers like Dr. Sara Naseri, MD and CEO/co-founder of Qvin, who is transforming how we monitor and understand women’s health.
That’s changing thanks to Dr. Sara Naseri, MD, a physician, innovator, and the CEO and co-founder of Qvin—the first and only company to receive FDA clearance for using menstrual blood to test for health conditions. Driven by a mission to close the gender health gap, Dr. Naseri is transforming the way we screen, monitor, and care for women’s health—starting with the most natural monthly sample women already provide.
In this on-demand episode of Peli Health’s Pelvic Power Hour, Dr. Naseri shares how menstrual blood testing is breaking diagnostic barriers, improving access to critical screenings, and opening the door to a future where women’s health is no longer defined by outdated tools or one-size-fits-all care.
Why You Should Tune In
- Unlock the Power of Menstrual Blood – Learn how it can transform the way health is monitored and improve diagnostics for women.
- Close the Gender Health Gap – Discover how accessible tools like the Q-Pad are breaking down healthcare barriers.
- The Future of At-Home Diagnostics – Gain insights into the latest advancements in non-invasive testing for conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and diabetes.
- Redefining Women’s Healthcare – Understand how innovation, research, and advocacy are driving change in the medical field.
The average woman experiences 450 periods in her lifetime, yet few realize the potential health insights hidden within menstrual blood. This session will challenge conventional views, answer key questions, and provide valuable information about the future of women’s health.
Meet Dr. Sara Naseri, MD

Dr. Sara Naseri is a physician, scientist, and entrepreneur redefining the way women’s health diagnostics are approached. As the co-founder and CEO of Qvin, she led the creation of the first FDA-cleared menstrual blood testing device, the Q-Pad.
Her pioneering work has been recognized in peer-reviewed research, including her landmark study in the Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine (2019), which demonstrated the clinical relevance of menstrual blood as a health resource rather than waste.
Dr. Naseri and her team at Qvin are dedicated to making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and inclusive, especially for underserved populations who face systemic barriers to routine testing.
About Peli Health
Peli Health is transforming pelvic health for women at every stage of life. Through evidence-based tools, expert resources, and holistic support, Peli Health helps women manage conditions like incontinence, pelvic pain, perimenopause, and postpartum recovery. The mission is to make pelvic care a priority, ensuring women have the knowledge and tools they need to live with less pain, fewer leaks, and greater confidence.
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