Cysto during period?

[ScrabbleMom]

Well, I have my appointment for the cysto and I think I will be on my period on that day. Do you guys think that's a reason to cancel and wait a couple of weeks?
I could wear a tampon, but then I wonder if it would cause an unnecessary bulge or something in my urethra-- it just doesn't seem like a good idea to have a tampon in during a cysto.

[ICNDonna]

I suggest you talk with your doctor's office to find out if they think it would be better to change the appointment. I think if it were me, I'd probably change the appointment unless it takes weeks and weeks to get another one.

Donna

[mlzippy7]

The drs don't normally care...it is the patients that are more worried about it. I know in the past I just let the drs know and they made sure the tampon was removed before surgery or if I had a pad on then they just put down a pad on the table. They are used of seeing blood. If it bothers you then cancel so you are more comfortable!
Good luck!

[ScrabbleMom]

Thanks for replying. I went ahead and cancelled-- I decided that I wasn't comfortable with dealing with hassles of the period plus cysto. Plus, I'm pretty easily embarrassed.

[ICNDonna]

I hope you rescheduled the appointment.

:)
Donna