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Can i donate blood while on my period?
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Blood: Yes as long as you are not anemic otherwise.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Yes: Menses are not an contraindication for blood donation. The blood you are losing comes mainly from the uterine lining rather than the circulatory system.
Answered 7/24/2014
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