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Donating blood when TTC

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FlyingHighFlyingLow · 08/02/2023 22:29

I'm a regular blood donor and due to give blood next month. Cycles a bit irregular (27-34 days, average of 30) so dependent on this cycle likely CD23 to CD27. Can I donate? Should I not in case?

I have endometriosis so less likely to happen without assistance, and it feels pointless to go several months without donating 'in case', but at the same time I wouldn't want to risk damaging if a little miracle happens!

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Armadunno · 08/02/2023 22:36

blood service suggest not.

It is not recommended that individuals who are trying to conceive donate, as they will require all of their iron stores when they do become pregnant.

FlyingHighFlyingLow · 08/02/2023 23:26

@Armadunno thanks, can you link me that? All I can find is saying you can't donate if you know you're pregnant, not really mentioning if it's too early to know!

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Armadunno · 12/02/2023 19:12

Sorry for the late reply @FlyingHighFlyingLow
if you scroll down on this link it gives this info

Trying to conceive
It is not recommended that individuals who are trying to conceive donate, as they will require all of their iron stores when they do become pregnant.
www.welsh-blood.org.uk/can-i-give-blood/pregnancy-and-post-pregnancy/

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