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You can be female and donate blood. There's no higher risk than if you were male. Also, females can safely donate blood while they have their period, because the blood from menstruation has nothing to do with blood from your veins.
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I myself have 1 conditional and 1 permanent disqualifications for donating blood (they really do not want my blood.
For more information regarding the requirements for eligibility to donate blood check out the American Red Cross.
General requirements for eligibility.
#1. Be a minimum of 17 years of age (or 16 with parental/guardian consent) There is NO MAXIMUM AGE LIMIT!
#2. Be of good health and pass a physical.
#3. Weigh at least 110 lbs. (they will not draw blood if you weigh 109 lbs.)
#4. Not having traveled to any "restricted countries" within 1 year of donating.
Gender has no merit when it comes to donating blood, nor does the time of the month hold any merit. HOWEVER, if you become anemic after or during that time of the month, then you will be turned down... If you are pregnant you might be turned down.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf it is your first time, you do not need to bring anything. If you have donated before, you need to bring your blood donor card or a letter that was sent to you from the blood donation service.
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Can you get HIV through donating blood?
You won't get HIV through donating blood.
S it bad donating blood a day before surgery?
is it bad donating blood a day before surgery?
Does donating plasma cause leg cramps?
Specefically, no. However, donating plasma is essentially donating blood. A loss of blood can caus fatigue, tiredness, and also leg cramps.
Do you have to keep donating blood after you do it once?
no
How long should you wait to fly after donating blood?
you should wait for 48 hours after donating blood before you go flying
Will donating blood reduce uric acid levels?
yes, by donating blood, uric acid level can be reduced at minimal extend .........
Do you get fatter when you donate blood?
Donating blood does not make you fat, no.
After donating blood how will you get the blood back?
your heart will pump more blood and then you get your blood back.
Can you work out after a blood test?
Yes, you can work out before donating blood. You should make sure you are adequately hydrated before donating, though.
Is donating volunteering?
Yes donating IS volunteering but only in someways, like donating blood, and money stuff like that glad I could help!
Do donating blood cause missed period?
No
Can you run 5k after donating blood?
You can run a 5k two days after donating blood. It is recommended, however to wait until five days have passed.
