Screening for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Self-collected Menstrual Blood

Screening for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Using Self-collected Menstrual Blood

The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility and efficacy of assessing HR-HPV DNA and HPV E6/E7 mRNA via self-collected menstrual blood in a smart menstrual pad. In other words, can the investigators detect the high risk strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV) that are associated with cervical cancer in self-collected menstrual blood, as an alternative to collecting vaginal swabs.

Inclusion Criteria:

There will be two study groups: 1) menstruating women over the age of 18 who have previous history of HR-HPV in the last 18 months and 2) menstruating women over the age of 18 who do not have a previous history of HR-HPV.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women younger than 18 years old or are not menstruating regularly