can a woman undergo medical examination during their menstrual period in manila???

[NikLR 13,227]

I have to agree with Nola. Use of a tampon would remedy most issues with a urine sample or external check.

I'm pretty happy I did not have to do either of those things at my medical exam.

[rtor1 52]

Sorry but it's not better to call the medical office and just ask about it? AWK!!!

[Torete 121]

From the SLEC website:

Medical Exam Requirements.

While female applicants of child-bearing age can undergo the medical examination during their menstrual period it is likely that the full examination cannot be conducted. To avoid delays, applicants who have their menstrual period may choose to reschedule their appointment for one week after the last day of their period.

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#required-exams

Click link upper left: Required Medical Examinations

Edited December 13, 2014 by Torete

[JTTJ 6]

Can't you just call them and ask?

lol!

[JTTJ 6]

I couldn't imagine a doctor holding back a woman from completing her medical just because she was on her menstrual cycle. That would be bizarre especially considering it is a doctor and that is a normal health situation for a woman. But then again if there is enough time a medical can simply be scheduled when its not that time of the month since that is one thing we have control over.

Edited December 14, 2014 by JPatton

[Ketsuban 1,034]

If the woman wears a tampon then I don't see any issue. In fact even with a sanitary towel I don't see any issue unless in the PI there is an internal genital check.

[ziggy1977 3]

Ok guys she is on her way there now in manila..monday she will go for it !!

Pray for her...

Has any woman on VJ experience this on hand??????? Did u go get ur exam while ur on ur period? ??? What happen when u went???? Im not getting a straight answer on here....im gettin mix answer. ..

Edited December 14, 2014 by ziggy1977

[JTTJ 6]

Ok guys she is on her way there now in manila..monday she will go for it !!

Pray for her...

Has any woman on VJ experience this on hand??????? Did u go get ur exam while ur on ur period? ??? What happen when u went???? Im not getting a straight answer on here....im gettin mix answer. ..

If I can give you any words of advice I sincerely think that this is something you shouldn't worry about unless you have gotten specific word that they do turn woman back. The medical shouldn't be that intense where a woman's natural body function would interfere in here passing the medical. From my understanding its just vaccinations and a normal physical. If a gender confirmation needs to be made that should be proof enough. She is coming to America not outer space so unless you heard something different don't get yourself worked up. I do understand certain cultures view that topic differently.

[ziggy1977 3]

If I can give you any words of advice I sincerely think that this is something you shouldn't worry about unless you have gotten specific word that they do turn woman back. The medical shouldn't be that intense where a woman's natural body function would interfere in here passing the medical. From my understanding its just vaccinations and a normal physical. If a gender confirmation needs to be made that should be proof enough. She is coming to America not outer space so unless you heard something different don't get yourself worked up. I do understand certain cultures view that topic differently.

Thank u

[VOL 425]

If the woman wears a tampon then I don't see any issue. In fact even with a sanitary towel I don't see any issue unless in the PI there is an internal genital check.t

tampons are not known in the Philippines, they only are aware of pads that don't penetrate the #######

[ziggy1977 3]

Update: my fiance pass her medical exam !!!! Yahoooooooo!!!! No urine sample needed..... she was wearing a tampon n went to the bathroom to remove n wipe before the physical exam then just like that she pass !!!!!

[ziggy1977 3]

Update: my fiance pass her medical exam !!!! Yahoooooooo!!!! No urine sample needed..... she was wearing a tampon n went to the bathroom to remove n wipe before the physical exam then just like that she pass !!!!!

The answer is YES u can get ur exam done if you have ur period !!!! Just plan it out like wat I told my fiance to use the bathroom before the exam

[TBoneTX 44,787]

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[Al422 221]

In other words, her bleeding was slow enough that she just removed the tampon and washed up before the exam and the blood stopped long enough to get her through it. I am glad it worked for her, as her time crunch left her with no other option. But if the doctor would have seen blood she would have stopped the exam and made her come back. So if any given woman has the time to reschedule and go after her period is over, that is still the best choice. Your fiance's luck held up, and I am happy for the both of you. But if a woman has the time to not need to depend on luck she should not.

Some exam locations will specifically allow exams durnig her period, but St. Luke's has a specific rule against it.

If you go in wearing a tampon the doctor will notice it, as she will position you in such a way that the tampon will become visible no matter how much you try to conceal it. So don't even try that. There has to be nothing in there, including no blood, in order to pass. This is not the case with many locations, but at St. Luke's it most definitely is.

BTW the urine test is for one purpose only: To determine pregnancy, as there are additional safety protocols to protect the fetus that the medical staff must follow if you are pregnant. Pregnancy will not affect the outcome of the exam, as there is nothing wrong with being pregnant and getting a visa.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

my fiance is scheduled for her medical exam at St. Luke's in manila this Monday Dec. 15th. she just got her menstrual period this morning . can she still go for the exam on Monday????? or when she get there they will denie her examination and tell her to go home and reschedule ????

thanks in advance

The Saint Luke's website even clearly suggests that one should wait at least 1 week after your last period before going to your medical exam. That said, there is a chance she can do the medical exam, but may be asked to return one week after her menstrual cycle has completed, as was the case with my wife. She had her x-ray and other examinations done, but asked her to return a week after her period for her pelvic exam.