A 36-year-old member asked:
Is it okay to undergo ear surgery during menstruation?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yes : The ear is a different "orifice", so there is no problem.
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Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Depends: It depends on what the ear surgery is (ie cosmetic, deep), the blood loss expected, and what the hemoglobin is on the day of surgery.
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Dr. Tom Poustianswered
Specializes in Plastic Surgery
Yes.: There should be no problem proceeding with ear surgery during menstruation. Best wishes.
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Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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