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Ending the Stigma
Health not hygiene.
Over 70% of health decisions are made from lab work.
Your period blood tells you about biomarkers that could impact your health.
FUTURE Q-PAD
BIOMARKERS
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Measures average blood sugar.
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
Test ovulation health, for fertility and peri-menopause.
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
Initial test for thyroid health.
LH (Luteinising Hormone)
Indicates menstrual health, for fertility and peri-menopause.
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)
Indicates the status of ovarian reserve, for fertility and peri-menopause.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
Indicates levels of inflammation.
HR-HPV (High Risk Human Papillomavirus)
Leading cause of Cervical Cancer.
COVID Antibody (IgG Antibodies)
Identifies presence of your immune response to SARS-CoV-2/Vaccine.
These reports are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. The Q-Pad reports have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
about us
We are a group of scientific rebels.
We are a group of people who believe something that 1.8 billion women do at any given month should not go unanswered.
In 2014, Qvin™ was founded to research and develop a product that powers an underserved and understudied population — women.
We have been challenging the status quo on period blood as a health, not hygiene product.
Qvin [pronounced kwɪn] is derived from the word woman in Denmark. We stand for every person who identifies with women, however they define it.
about us
A team of scientific rebels
We are a group of people who believe something that 1.8 billion women do at any given month should not go unanswered.
In 2014, Qvin™ was founded to research and develop a product that powers an underserved and understudied population — women.
We have been challenging the status quo on period blood as a health, not hygiene product.
Qvin [pronounced kwɪn] is derived from the word woman in Denmark. We stand for every person who identifies with women, however they define it.
about us
A team of scientific rebels.
Qvin [pronounced quinn] is derived from the word “woman” in Danish.
We stand for every person who identifies with women, however they define it. We publish our research. We publish our science. We have been challenging the status quo on period blood as a health, not hygiene product since 2014.
Science First
We have numerous papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including scientific publications on venous (ie. blood from veins) blood compared to menstrual blood for diagnostic purposes. All published data uses our Q-Pads.
FDA-Cleared
The Q-Pad A1c Test has met FDA scientific requirements for FDA-clearance in people with diabetes. See our A1c Test Accuracy Data.
CLIA Certified Lab
Our lab is CLIA Certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). This means it has to meet the high quality standards of the federal statute and submit to regular inspections.
Secure Data
Qvin takes your privacy seriously. We use the latest security standards and encryption to ensure your data is stored securely, require Two Factor Authentication (2FA) and support biometric sign in for the Qvin app, anonymize and de-identify data to ensure your privacy, and under no circumstances do we ever sell your data.
OUR APPROACH TO HEALTH
Built on Scientific Standards and Data Protection
Built on
Scientific Standards
and Data Protection
1. Use Q-Pads
Use both Q-Pads on your heaviest
period days.
2. Store & Ship
After use, remove the Q-Strip from
the Q-Pad and place into the
Storage Container.
1. Use Q-Pads
Use both Q-Pads on your heaviest
period days.
HARNESS YOUR HEALTH
How it works.
All from Home.
Use two Q-Pads during your monthly cycle. Mail both collection strips to the lab in pre-paid packaging and you will receive your A1c lab report in our app. Results in 5 - 10 days after shipping.
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REVIEWS
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is saying about the Q-Pad
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diabetes community
is saying about the Q-Pad
Preparation
Things to know.
Qvin is primarily an online service. A smartphone with internet access is recommended for optimal use of our service and to view your lab reports.
Use on your heaviest period days, and days 2- 4 of the menstrual cycle.
These reports are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. The Qvin laboratory is CLIA Certified and meets state and federal regulations.
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These reports are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
The Q-Pad reports have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
harness yourself
Taking care of our health just got easier.
Your biology is beautiful and accessible.
Accessible, portable and used twice during a cycle.
Use Q-Pad
Mail collection
strips to lab
Receive secure,
digital lab
reports in
the app
harness your health
How it works. All from home.
Taking care of ourselves just got easier.
Use two Q-Pads during your monthly cycle. Mail both collection strips to the lab in pre-paid packaging and you will receive your Q-Pad data (lab reports) in our app.
Use Q-Pad
Mail collection
strips to lab
Receive secure, digital
lab reports in the app
or via email
Ending the Stigma
Health not hygiene.
Over 70% of health decisions are made from lab work.
Your period blood tells you about biomarkers that could impact your health.
q-pad biomarkers
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Measures average blood sugar.
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
Initial test for thyroid health.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
Indicates levels of inflammation.
HgB (Hemoglobin)
Measures hemoglobin in your blood, often used to check for anemia.
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)
Indicates the status of ovarian reserve, for fertility and perimenopause.
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
Test ovulation health, for fertility and perimenopause.
LH (Luteinising Hormone)
Indicates menstrual health, for fertility and perimenopause.
FUTURE Q-PAD
BIOMARKERS
COVID Antibody (IgG Antibodies)
Identifies presence of your immune response to SARS-CoV-2/Vaccine.
HR-HPV (High Risk Human Papillomavirus)
Leading cause of Cervical Cancer.
These reports are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. The Q-Pad reports have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Menstrual blood isn’t waste
Your period is now an opportunity for better health.
Take advantage of the the diagnostic power of your period
as an alternative to traditional lab tests.
You can access personalized, health data through a female-first lens and turn your monthly menstrual blood into lab reports, all from home. It’s finally time have autonomy over our health.
Making menstrual blood count
Measuring your biomarkers.
Measures average blood sugar. It’s one of the commonly used tests to diagnose and monitor prediabetes and diabetes. Blood sugar (glucose levels) can have health impacts— even for non-diabetics. Elevated blood sugar is proven to negatively impact fertility, change moods, affect energy levels, and impact skin. This test allows you to trace your blood sugar over a representative period of time, but also can help to inform choices before health impacts can be felt.
Now available
Introducing the
Q-Pad™ A1c Test.
The Q-Pad A1c Test uses menstrual blood to measure your average blood sugar through your A1c biomarker.
The Q-Pad Kit contains the Q-Pad, a menstrual pad that provides an alternative, needle-free way to conveniently collect blood for lab testing.
- FSA/HSA eligible
- Needle-free, at-home or on-the-go sample collection
- Turn your period into easy A1c monitoring
A smartphone with internet access is recommended for optimal use of our service. Must be 18+ years to use.
Limited time only
Introducing the Qvin Early Access Kit.
Qvin is on a mission to make your menstrual blood meaningful, making preventive and existing health condition screening easy and routine using your period.
The Qvin Early Access kit will give you reports on key health indicators for pre-diabetes and diabetes, thyroid disease, anemia, chronic inflammation, and women’s hormones that indicate fertility and perimenopause.
- Shipping included
- No finger prick or lab blood draw, just period blood
- Physician reviewed
- Available early 2024, see Refund policy
- Cancel preorder at any time
A smartphone with internet access is recommended for optimal use of our service. Must be 18+ years to use. Not available for preorder in NY, PA, MD, RI.
How the Q-Pad Compares
A new way to make blood work accessible.
Our CLIA Certified diagnostic lab specializes in menstrual blood testing, enabling core health testing with an accessible, needle-free option.
A1c biomarker
CRP biomarker
HgB biomarker
TSH biomarker
AMH biomarker
FSH & LH biomarkers
Testing Method
Total
Accuracy
Blood Testing Companies
Finger Prick
$350+
CLIA Laboratory Certified
Popular Fertility Brand
Finger Prick
$179
CLIA Laboratory Certified
Qvin
Q-Pad
$99
CLIA Laboratory Certified
A PAD WITH A PURPOSE
Introducing the Q-Pad.TM
A non-invasive and needle-free way of managing your health monthly.
The first and only healthcare service to scientifically prove menstrual blood can test for critical health information – just like a traditional laboratory blood test.
Power to the period.
Period power
Power to the period.
The future of period health is here.
Menstrual blood isn’t waste. The blood our body naturally delivers every month has never been explored as a health testing source. Until now. We believe people who menstruate should be given the choice to proactively and routinely manage their health using menstrual blood.
QVIN TRIALS
Let’s move women’s health
forward together.
Let’s move
women’s health
forward together.
Currently we have two, active clinical trials. See if you are eligible.
HR-HPV
Clinical Trial
If you have been diagnosed with HR-HPV within the last 12 months, you could be eligible for this study.
Diabetes Management
Clinical Trial
If you have high levels of HbA1c (blood sugar) you could be eligible for this study.
Power to the period.
Period power
Power to the period.
The future of period health is here.
Menstrual blood isn’t waste. The blood our body naturally delivers every month has never been explored as a health testing source. Until now. We believe people who menstruate should be given the choice to proactively and routinely manage their health using menstrual blood.
Period power
Power to the period.
The future of period health is here.
Menstrual blood isn’t waste. The blood our body naturally delivers every month has never been explored as a health testing source. Until now.
We believe people who menstruate should be given the choice to proactively and routinely manage their health using menstrual blood.
Ending the Stigma
Health not hygiene.
Over 70% of health decisions are made from lab work.
Your period blood tells you about biomarkers that could impact your health.
Q-PAD DATA
BIOMARKERS
HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c)
Measures average blood sugar.
FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
Test ovulation health, for fertility and peri-menopause.
TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
Initial test for thyroid health.
LH (Luteinising Hormone)
Indicates menstrual health, for fertility and peri-menopause.
AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone)
Indicates the status of ovarian reserve, for fertility and peri-menopause.
CRP (C-Reactive Protein)
Indicates levels of inflammation.
HR-HPV (High Risk Human Papillomavirus)
Leading cause of Cervical Cancer.
COVID Antibody (IgG Antibodies)
Identifies presence of your immune response to SARS-CoV-2/Vaccine.
These reports are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. The Q-Pad reports have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.