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Getting PRP while menstruating?

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libbyMJun 24, 2015

I'm set to get PRP to improve my eye area in 3 days but I JUST got my period and since they need to take blood I'm wondering if I have to cancel the procedure. Do I?

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Answered on Jun 11, 2016
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