Does having your period affect whether or not you can have a colonoscopy?

Does having your period affect whether or not you can have a colonoscopy? I figured if I wore a tampon, there wouldn't be an issue. Thank you for your time.

Doctors Answers (2)

David Pound, M.D.

Answered on: 6/28/2012

We prefer that you wear a pad. The short time that you are having the procedure bleeding is not usually an issue. You may want to ask the doctor that is doing the procedure about their preference.