Can I do a menstrual health certificate physical examination?

It is completely possible to have a health certificate physical examination during menstruation. Most routine items will not be affected by menstruation and will not cause any additional burden on the body. Only in rare cases can you explain the adjustment to the medical staff in advance. There is no need to cancel the appointment and make a wasted trip.

Last month, I made an appointment for a health certificate for my cousin who had just graduated. She was in a hurry to get a job, but her aunt came the night before the physical examination. She was so scared that she checked Xiaohongshu in the middle of the night. She said everything. Some people said that the results of the menstrual physical examination were all inaccurate and that all the examinations had to be re-examined. She was so anxious that she almost asked a scalper to change the time. At that time, I directly called the physical examination center that we often go to in the community. The nurse laughed after hearing this and said where did these rumors come from. Just come directly. At most, pay attention when collecting urine.

In fact, the items we apply for a general health certificate are just a few items, including a chest X-ray, routine medical and surgical tests to check the thyroid gland and listen to the heart and lungs, draw two tubes of blood to check liver function, anal swabs to check for intestinal pathogenic bacteria, and a routine urine test. Except for urine routine, the remaining items have nothing to do with menstruation. You may not believe it. Some people are worried that those two tubes of blood will cause anemia? It’s not necessary. The blood drawn for the health certificate is only 2-3 ml, which is not as much as one-tenth of your aunt’s bleeding amount. You should drink milk tea after the blood draw, and there will be no impact at all. Last time, I rushed to apply for a health certificate the next day before my aunt. After having my blood drawn, I stopped by to eat a bowl of spicy beef noodles. Nothing happened.

The only thing that may be a little troublesome is the urine routine. If the amount of menstrual blood is relatively large, and a little bit of it is accidentally mixed in when retaining urine, the result may show that the urine is positive for occult blood. People who don't understand will be shocked when they see it, but it is actually a normal interference. Different physical examination points here have different treatment methods. The nurse at the point I went to last time was very good. When they heard that I was on my period, they gave me two more disinfectant wipes and asked me to wipe my vulva clean first. When I pee, don’t connect the beginning and the end, just connect the middle part, so it won’t get mixed in. Even if you mix it up accidentally, it doesn't matter. Just tell the person who took the sample and they will mark "menstrual sampling" on your test form. The doctor in the laboratory will understand it when he sees it and will not judge you as abnormal casually, and there is no need to retest. There are also some more cautious physical examination centers that will advise you to wait for 3 days after your menstrual period if it is not urgent. In fact, they are afraid that the employer will ask you questions when you get the report later, so as to save you from having to explain. It is not impossible, it depends on your own schedule.

Oh yes, are there still people worried about whether the anal swab will be embarrassing or affected? Absolutely not. Anal swabs take secretions from the rectum, which are far away from the vaginal opening. The nurses are very skilled in doing it. It only takes a few seconds and will not touch other places at all. There will be no discomfort at all. Don’t scare yourself.

Of course, if you are applying for a health certificate for a special industry and happen to be required to do gynecological examinations, you must tell the doctor that you are on your period, and they will usually postpone this one for you. Other items can still be done normally, and there is no need to go to the doctor in vain.

Anyway, there are five or six friends around me who have gone through menstruation and applied for health certificates. None of them have had any problems and no one needs to be re-examined. You really don’t have to worry too much. If you have a lot of time, it’s easier to wait until you’re clean and you don’t have to pay special attention when you’re urinating. ； If you are in a hurry and want to get a certificate to join the job, just go directly. When it is time to take the sample, just casually mention to the nurse, "I am on my period today," and they will tell you what to pay attention to, and there will be no delay. If you are really unsure, call the physical examination center where you made an appointment in advance and ask. It is much more reliable than searching for various rumors online for half an hour~