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Can i have a kidney stone removed when i'm on my period?
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Yes: There are no contraindications to having lithotripsy surgery to remove a kidney stone when you are on your period.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Yes.: There are no direct contraindications to having a stone removed while menstruating.
Answered 12/20/2020
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Yes: Cystoscopy and ureteroscopic stone extraction are in no way hindered by menstruation.
Answered 2/15/2013
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