For centuries, menstrual blood was dismissed as waste—until Dr. Sara Naseri dared to challenge the status quo. As the co-founder and CEO of Qvin, she is leading the charge in revolutionizing women’s healthcare through non-invasive, accessible diagnostics using menstrual blood.
In this episode, Dr. Naseri shares her 10-year journey from medical school to launching the first-ever FDA-cleared menstrual pad for A1C blood sugar monitoring, the Q-Pad. She unpacks the scientific breakthroughs that prove menstrual blood holds powerful health insights, from fertility and thyroid health to HPV detection.
Dr. Naseri also discusses the barriers women face in healthcare, the challenges of securing funding in a male-dominated industry, and why listening to your intuition can be the key to unlocking your purpose.
If you’ve ever doubted that one idea can change the world, this conversation will make you think again.
Show Notes:
Guest: Dr. Sara Naseri, Co-Founder & CEO of Qvin
Topics Covered:
✅ From Medical School to Tech Entrepreneur: How Dr. Naseri transitioned from studying medicine to pioneering a health-tech revolution.
✅ Breaking Scientific Barriers: The challenges of proving the clinical utility of menstrual blood when no research had been done before.
✅ The Q-Pad & FDA Approval: How Qvin’s Q-Pad is changing the game for early diagnostics, diabetes monitoring, and reproductive health.
✅ Why Women’s Health Is Underfunded: The uphill battle of securing investment in a taboo industry and the gender gap in health-tech funding.
✅ Preventative Healthcare & Accessibility: How Qvin’s innovation empowers women globally—including those in regions with little to no access to doctors.
✅ The Future of Women’s Health: What’s next for at-home diagnostics, and why this is only the beginning of a healthcare revolution.
✅ Life Advice from a Disruptor: Why following your gut, embracing uncertainty, and staying persistent is the key to making an impact.
Connect with Dr. Sara Naseri & Qvin:
🌎 Website: Qvin.com
💼 LinkedIn (Company): Qvin
📢 Twitter/X: @weareqvin
📸 Instagram: @weareqvin
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