Anaesthetic during period

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Hello everyone
I am scheduled to have my nipple recon and tidy up under GA tomorrow.
I also have a feeling that my period is due at this time!
Does anyone know if you can go ahead and have a general with a period?
I really do not want to have to cancel and go back on the waiting list.

Thanks
Naz

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Hi Naz, it’s not been my expereince but I do know the answer! yes, they can (it happens pretty often) but you must not use tampons in case they get lefts in and forgotten about. Make sure you tell them if you start your period so they don’t end up investigatying unexplained bleeding!! Hope all goes well for you and you are pleased with the end result.

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Thanks RevCat

Phew, thanks so much for reassuring me!
I am rather hoping it does not show, but you never know!