Menstrual Stem Cells For Better Living

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

LifeCell Femme
Advantages Of Menstrual Blood Stem Cells

1.Higher potential compared to similar cells from the bone marrow and hence can potentially be used across a wider range of applications.

2.Higher proliferate properties compared to similar cells from bone marrow. Allows then to multiply for longer duration without damage to DNA and hence larger numbers can be obtain on expansion from small initial numbers.

3.Multiple dosage are possible by obtaining unlimited numbers of purified mesenchymal stem cells for therapeutic use for more than once.

4.Painless and harmless procedure allowing simple, easy and convenient collection of menstrual blood.

5.Higher patient safety since these cells are well tolerated, with no petite death, no toxicity or any adverse side effects reported thus holding the potential for a large-scale clinical use.

The collection process for menstrual blood is painless and hassle free. The collection can be done at the privacy and convenience of home using a 'Menstrual Cup" - a conical shaped medical grade silicon cup which can collect up to 30 ml of menstrual blood. The menstrual cup is a reusable product, approved by US FDA and is used as an alternative to sanitary napkin or tampon globally.

Once collected the cells are dispatched to LifeCell"s state of the art laboratory facility at Chennai for processing. After processing the stem cells are harvested and the menstrual stem cells are frozen in liquid nitrogen storage container for cryogenic preservation at sub-zero minus 196 degree centigrade. This procedure will enable the stem cells to retain its potency and viability for indefinite period of time. The stored sample can be retrieved at any point of time with no additional cost.

LifeCell Femme will be available at a cost of just Rs.29,900 during the first year under the Annual storage plan. The customer needs to pay only an annual storage fee of Rs.1,500 for every subsequent year for as many years as they desire to preserve the cells. One-time payment options are also available and this can be subscribed with a low EMI of just Rs.4,200 per month for 24 months for storage of stem cells up to the age of 60 without any additional interim costs.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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