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I donated blood, but then got my period the following day. are there any possible things that i might experience as a result and should i be worried?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thank you: for caring enough to donate blood. No - it shouldn't cause a health problem.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Gregory Hartt answered

No worries: Shouldn't be a problem unless you are already quite anemic (and then they probably wouldn't have allowed you to donate).

Dr Raff and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/30/2016

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A member asked:

I donated blood, but then got my period the following day. are there any possible things that i might experience as a result and should i be worried?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gregory Hartt answered

Dr Raff and 3 doctors agreed

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