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I am seeing a specialist about a rectal problem but the appointment coincides with my period. will this cause a problem for examination?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Your period will not interfere with examination of the rectum. Do keep your appointment. Wish you good health.

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

I am seeing a specialist about a rectal problem but the appointment coincides with my period. will this cause a problem for examination?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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