Does Blood donation affect the sexual function?
Q. I sometimes take tranquillisers. Does this prevent me from giving blood? Well if you are taking better you tell to attending blood bank staff/nurse.The medical staff will need to see what medication you are on, so bring it with you. The nurse or doctor may have a quick chat with you about your medication and any underlying condition, but in the vast majority of cases tranquillisers do not stop you from giving blood. Q. I suffer from varicose veins. As blood is carried around my body through my veins am I able to give blood? Providing you are otherwise fit and healthy you are still able to be a blood donor and donating will do you no harm. However, if you are awaiting surgery or have recently had surgery this may temporarily exclude you. Q. I’ve just had a tattoo/ ear piercing and am dismayed that I can’t donate for 6 months. Why? There is always an infection risk whenever the skin is pierced, and tattooing means lots of piercing. You MUST tell us if you have had ear piercing, body p
