I wasn't sure about this and I just started. If someone could give me an answer that would be much appreciated.
2006-11-07 13:37:26 · 9 answers · asked by ladysubaru2000 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, as long as you're not in danger of anemia. The nurse where you go to donate will test your iron levels before you donate whether you're menstruating or not and they won't let you donate if your iron levels aren't high enough. As long as you're OK on that score, you're fine to donate while on your period. I have.
2006-11-07 13:46:26 · answer #1 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I tried to give it they told me know, because I was on my period and told me because I was arleady loosing blood that it didn't seem like a good idea.
Although it seems like the nurse was a little wierd.
I would ask when they take your blood.
Donor screening. To donate blood, you must answer a series of questions about your current health, health history, travel to countries where certain diseases are common, and behavior that increases your risk for getting certain diseases, such as drug use or unprotected sex. Your temperature, your blood pressure, and the volume of red blood cells in a blood sample (hematocrit) are checked. You may not be allowed to donate blood if any of these screening steps suggests a problem, such as potential exposure to an infectious disease or anemia.
2006-11-07 13:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by dee luna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following website answered your question this way:
"Can I donate during my menstrual period?
Yes, if you are feeling well. "
http://www.cbcsf.org/pages/donating_blood/faqs.html
It has all the facts about donating blood, along with answers to common questions.
Donating blood is a very selfless, giving thing to do. It saves lives, millions of them, every day. Thank you, for donating blood!
2006-11-07 14:00:27 · answer #3 · answered by Midnight Butterfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've done it plenty of time. No need to worry. I even asked before donating. As long as my iron is ok, I donate.
Thanks for donating. My dad was a receiver and it saved his life.
God Bless you.
2006-11-07 13:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by BIZ Z 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific, you are able to donate. Your would be screened for anemia to verify in case you are able to donate blood. if so, circulate forward. the quantity of blood loss throughout the time of commonplace menses is rather little and would not impression your hemoglobin point. while you're a healthful guy or woman, your physique will regenerate blood to change what's lost by blood donation and menses.
2016-11-28 02:44:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. You lose enough blood through your cycle. Giving blood would be risky because of anemia. Have your Hemoglobin checked 1st.
2006-11-07 13:41:48 · answer #6 · answered by nuttin'fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is perfectly safe. We have a blood mobile that comes to our workplace several times a yr, and I asked the nurse because they usually schedule it close to my period, and she said it is very safe. She gave me a pamphlet which reassured me even more.
2006-11-07 13:45:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-11-07 13:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS FINE TO GIVE BLOOD WHILE ON YOUR PERIOD
2006-11-07 13:40:02 · answer #9 · answered by - 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋