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17yr old & didn't get my period last month.& i also donated blood a few days ago. does that mean i won't get it this month either, dew to less blood.
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No: It doesn't correlate directly as an open vessel. It's hormonally regulated. Be sure that you are not anemic, donating a blood . Supplement yourself with an iron. Check a pregnancy test.
Answered 12/10/2013
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No: The pattern of your menses will not be influenced by blood donation.The donation center will make sure your blood count is in a healthy range before donating as part of their protocol.Menstrual flow is actually the breakdown product of blood & tissue that builds up between cycles under hormonal influence.If you don't flow monthly it is a hormonal issue not a low blood count.
Answered 3/7/2013
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