Question for a Medic-Regarding Menstruation

[recruitwannabe]

Hello:

First off I would like to say that I have been reading these forums for some time and I have always found the information on them to be informative and interesting.  I have applied to the forces and have my medical coming up this week.  My question is personal, but I have not found any information about it elsewhere.  Could a medic please let me know if there are any complications for doing the medical when you are menstruating?  Thank you for any answers!

 

[caper09]

You should have no worries about this. The medical exam does not involve a PAP or any other Gynie exams so it will not matter if you are on your period or not.

 

[armyvern]

Recruitwannabe,

No worries.

Vern

 

[Pea]

My only suggestion might be to wear a tampon that day because you do need to pee in a cup, and this would just keep "things" from mixing.

 

[PMedMoe]

Good point, Pea.  For urine tests now, they usually give you a wetwipe to use prior to the test, to ensure the sample is not contaminated.  Other than that, I can think of no reason why it should be a problem.

 

[recruitwannabe]

Thank you everyone for your replies, that is a big weight off of my mind!  Now I can go back to just worrying about the interview part, lol. 

Thanks again!!!

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Answered and locked.
I will send a PM to Old Medic to include this in the Medical FAQs.