Blood donation and impact on fertility

Blood donation is an important practice that saves lives and does not affect a woman's ability to become pregnant. Blood donation does not affect a woman's ability to ovulate, conceive, carry a pregnancy to term, or become pregnant. The ability to become pregnant depends on factors such as ovulation, the permeability of the fallopian tubes, hormonal context, the partner's sperm count, and the absence of diseases such as endometriosis. Blood donation does not affect any of these parameters.

The issue only arises in cases of chronic and significant blood loss. Frequent and heavy blood loss during menstruation is often considered a barrier to donating blood according to good blood donation practices, as it may be associated with anemia. However, women who are not yet pregnant are sometimes allowed to donate blood, and this will not affect their chances of becoming pregnant in the future.

On the contrary, blood donation can stimulate the bone marrow to produce new blood cells, which can have a positive effect on the overall health of the body without negatively impacting fertility.
For individuals undergoing fertility treatments such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) or hormone therapy, it is generally recommended to refrain from donating blood due to medications and procedures. After completing their treatment and consulting their doctor, they may be able to donate blood again.

It is important to discuss your concerns with your doctor and stay informed about the latest recommendations regarding blood donation.

Blood donation is a safe and important practice that has no negative effect on fertility. However, during the IVF period, IVF with egg donation, or IVF with double donation, it is recommended to temporarily refrain from any blood donation. This is to maintain the body in the best possible condition and increase the chances of successful conception. After completing the treatment and consulting a doctor, women may resume blood donation if it is not contrary to medical advice.