Revolution in the intimate area: New bandicity recognizes ovarian cancer!

Revolution in the intimate area: New bandicity recognizes ovarian cancer!

ETH Zürich, Schweiz - A research team of the ETH Zurich has developed an innovative technology called "Menstruai", which serves to examine menstrual blood on signs of serious diseases. This promising technology could in particular provide information on ovarian cancer and thus represents a preventive early warning system. Women can simply take a photo of the bandage used with their smartphone, and the analysis takes place via a specially developed app. However, it is important to emphasize that the technology cannot replace a medical gear and can only be regarded as a supplementary tool. The combination of the term "Menstruai" of menstruation and artificial intelligence reflects the innovative character of this development, which aims to serve above all the early detection of clinical pictures such as ovarian cancer or endometriosis.

The development takes time and requires further research, but it could soon help recognize serious illnesses in good time. The importance of early detection cannot be emphasized enough, especially for cancer, where the time of diagnosis is crucial for the chances of recovery.

endometriosis and ovarian cancer

A new study shows that severe forms of endometriosis have a significantly increased risk of ovarian cancer. Women who suffer from deep infiltrating endometriosis have almost a 19-fold higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. Endometriosis is a disease in which tissue resettles the uterine mucosa that resettles the uterus. The symptoms are diverse and range from severe menstrual pain to chronic pelvic pain to irregularities in the cycle.

The diagnosis is often too late, since the symptoms are incorrectly perceived as normal period pain. Studies with over 450,000 women have shown a clear connection between endometriosis and ovarian cancer, with 597 women suffering from ovarian cancer. The increased risk of the different types of ovarian cancer is particularly alarming: Type I has a 7.5-fold increased risk, while type II has a 3.7-fold increased risk. Genetic factors could play a role because the development of malignant cells from endometriosis lesions is understandable.

early detection by technology

The early detection of ovarian cancer is crucial because the chances of recovery in the advanced stage drop sharply. Recommended screening methods that could support women include regular gynecological examinations, transvaginal ultrasound and the CA-125 blood test. Women with genetic preload or severe forms of endometriosis should pay particular attention to symptoms and regularly use medical advice.

artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role in the early detection of diseases, not only for cancer, but also for heart problems and Alzheimer's. Studies show that AI algorithms can support in the analysis of medical data and that the forecasts are more precise than the conventional assessments of doctors. In the future, this could also be important in the early detection of complex clinical pictures such as ovarian cancer, where the prognosis situation is often dramatic.

Overall, the combination of new technology and deeper knowledge of risks that apply to endometriosis and its connections to other diseases is a promising progress in preventive health care for women. However, the need to comprehensively educate women about the symptoms and possible risks remains a central concern.