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# Endometriosis - Whole blood and components

## Essential information

Discretionary

  Accept.

## Supporting information

See if relevant
  - Drug and platelet donation (drug index)
  - Endoscopy
  - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  - Surgery
Additional information

  Endometriosis is a common condition affecting women in their reproductive years. It is caused by the type of cells that usually line the womb occurring elsewhere in the body, usually in the pelvis, outside of the uterus. The cells outside of the womb undergo the same cyclical changes as the ones lining the womb. The commonest symptom is pain and discomfort around the time that a period would be expected. Endometriosis should not normally affect donation but it is important to check if the donor is taking painkillers that might prevent a donation being used for platelet production.

Reason for change:
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Version details:

  WB-DSG Edition 203 Release 01 (01 June 2010)

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