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Plasma donation is perfectly safe and can be done at regular intervals. The donation center should check your blood every four months or 15 sessions to ensure it's safe for you to continue donating.
Safety
Make sure the plasma center you choose is legitimate and follows standard medical safety procedures. The donation process should be clean and sanitary.
FDA Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration requires donors to answer questions about their lifestyles and medical histories. Donors also must undergo an examination consisting of at least nine procedures, including a blood pressure check and urine analysis.
Frequency
You cannot give plasma more than twice in a seven-day period or more than once in a two-day period. Individual donation centers may have more stringent restrictions.
Risks
According to research from Columbia University, donating plasma may lower antibody levels in your blood. Women may experience low hemoglobin levels from a combination of menstruation and plasma donation.
Prevention
If you feel tired or sick after donating plasma, consult your doctor, and consider donating less frequently to mitigate the symptoms. Your doctor may tell you to take an iron supplement.
Source:
Penn State Daily Collegian: Plasma Donations Can Pose Health Risks
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