Just when you think that scientific research cannot come up with something else, they do. The headlines all around the world mark the latest in scientific discovery. Of course there are new headlines almost every day regarding cord blood and the many benefits of banking cord blood.  

The latest news is for those parents who were unaware of the benefits of cord blood banking. After delivery you may not have considered the option of cord blood banking and therefore did not request it. Now everyone has access to all the many ways that cord blood is being used to help children and loved ones through a disease or illness that they would not have survived otherwise.  

They have discovered that menstrual blood has stem cells in it. Because of the reason for menstruation and because it occurs monthly it is known to be self-renewing, which is a very important factor in stem cells.  

There has been no human testing done so far to determine how well it can cure the human body compared to cord blood but testing is being done everyday. This type of news has very mixed emotions. Cord blood can only be obtained after the delivery of a baby. Menstrual blood can be collected on a monthly basis. The other concerns are the expense to store the menstrual blood when there is access to it every month. Until there is proof of the abilities to help heal the body there will continue to be doubt and skepticism.

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