For example, one time i went to the E.R. because I needed stitches in my foot. Why did they ask when my last period was? How is that relevent?
2007-07-05 12:15:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
If its to check for pregnancy why don't they just ask, "is it possible that you are pregnant?"
2007-07-05 12:30:37 · update #1
they have never asked how regular it is. they only ask when the last one was.
2007-07-05 13:40:59 · update #2
its not! i had an ear ache and they asked me if i had my period yet..i said yes but i dont have it out of my ear! its not right! and its not like every woman is preggers when we go to the ER either. if they want to know if we are pregnant then ask us. " ma'me did you have your period,"
"nope my husband and i changed sexes and he's the one who has pms go ask him!
here's your sign!
2007-07-05 12:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by sissy w 2 · 4⤊ 4⤋
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2016-05-28 23:22:15 · answer #2 · answered by Jerome 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a woman, checking the status of your period is part of taking your vital signs. It can indicate whether you're pregnant, menopausal, pre-pubescent, and possibly help the doctor in diagnosing certain conditions.
2007-07-05 12:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by ~RedBird~ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Several reasons - if you are pregnant, they can't give you certain medications or take an x-ray. Also, period irregularities are a big health sign with women - i.e. it could mean you are anemic which could cause problems with bleeding if you needed stiches, etc.
2007-07-05 12:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
because if ur period is due u may have alot more blood flow in ur body or if u have had ur period u may ahve less blood flow basically it expains why u are asking for ur last period
or they ask just cause if u havnt not had ur period thye may think ur pregnant and have 2 watch what they are doing
2007-07-05 12:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well because a womans menstral cycle has alot to do with how healthy a woman is...but mostly because they dont want to take any chance that you could be pregant and they give you medicne or xrays that could harm the baby....
2007-07-05 12:20:11 · answer #6 · answered by justajewelll 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To see if your periods are normal, or if you might be pregnant and not know it yet I think
2007-07-05 12:19:55 · answer #7 · answered by Tulip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having a regular period can be a sign of other diseases.
2007-07-05 12:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
B/c it's part of their medical evaluation, and if there is a medical emergency, they can reference your medical charts to better understand the situation.
2007-07-05 12:21:29 · answer #9 · answered by pixey03 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
certain medicines and tests should not happen if you are preggers..they will effect the babe and D's don't want that..
2007-07-05 12:24:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋