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Blood donation post-chemo; while on HRT

  • 20-07-2013 9:20pm
    #1
    Popoutman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,363 ✭✭✭


    Quick question, probably with a longer answer!

    (not looking for medical advise as such, just want to clear up a conversation I had recently)

    If one has had chemotherapy more than 5 years ago, they would generally be eligible to give blood at this stage. Is this affected by that person being on HRT, specifically testosterone replacement?

    I don't think that it would be appropriate given the possibly higher levels of testosterone compounds in the bloodstream, but my conversation partner disagreed.

    Thoughts?


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  • #2
    Abby19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 299 ✭✭Abby19


    Popoutman wrote: »
    Quick question, probably with a longer answer!

    (not looking for medical advise as such, just want to clear up a conversation I had recently)

    If one has had chemotherapy more than 5 years ago, they would generally be eligible to give blood at this stage. Is this affected by that person being on HRT, specifically testosterone replacement?

    I don't think that it would be appropriate given the possibly higher levels of testosterone compounds in the bloodstream, but my conversation partner disagreed.

    Thoughts?

    There is some info here http://www.giveblood.ie/Become_a_Donor/Give_Blood/FAQs/ though it doesn't answer your specific question. However you could contact the IBTS on 1850 731 137 and confirm.


  • #3
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    I think Abby19 has answered the op's question


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