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Can you do a uti test if you're on your period? pretty certain i have uti & don't want to put off going to the docs for a test/antibiotics coz i'm on

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

UTI: Urinary tract infections are diagnosed with the urine. Urine comes from the bladder, not from the cervix or uterus. So, yes, of course you can get tested for a UTI is you are on your period.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Yes as long: As you clean yourself off well.

Answered 1/21/2014

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