Why do eye doctors ask when you had your last period ? weirded me out this question today...

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Why do eye doctors ask when you had your last period ?

weirded me out this question today...

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samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

funny i've never been asked that ?

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

@samueltyler2 think the dr.was a pervert??

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

i think the dr. is a pervert??i think.

samueltyler2 · 80-89, M

@SOUTHERNSTAR2035 i would have wondered why, but it is part of a good history, The feds require a certain amount of dtata to be present on a medical record to establish a level of care, thus a level of pavement.

LunaInvicta

Because they need to check if you're irregular or not. The menstrual cycle (and how regular it is) says a lot about the general health of a woman.
They probably also asked to see how developed you are, given your age... ;)

PinkPunk · F

ok i guess that makes sense

LunaInvicta

@PinkPunk: I just wanted to say... yes, it's a bit weird to be asked that kind of question by an eye doctor. But if the whole place was professional, they probably had their reasons.

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

@PinkPunk: that is odd.

MellyMel22 · F

It does sound very strange. Maybe because our pituitary gland, which is behind your eyes, controls your endocrine system(hormonal stuff). If there is a small cyst/mass it can stop your menstrual or maybe make it worse. The very same cyst/mass can put pressure on the optic nerve and affect your vision.

I'm sure there can be other reasons. I'm just assuming.

LunaInvicta

Wow! You're very smart! :)

MellyMel22 · F

Thanks :) I've actually read up on the pituitary a long time ago. But I was guessing it could be a reason they ask.

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

you could be correct.the newer drs. may be asking now.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

I've never been asked that by an eye doctor and I've visited specialists.

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

hi patti.me too,it`s odd.i haven`t been asked that.

SooperSarah

I've never been asked that either... At least not that I remember. Back when I was your age I may have been asked I guess.
Now the first question is "can you see the big E on the wall" to which I reply with "what wall?"

Mondayschild · F

Ive never been asked that.

Gumba1000 · M

I'm glad I am not a lady. Women seem to have to bear their souls to medical professionals. I just get asked "what's your problem?" That is it.

SOUTHERNSTAR2035 · F

you are lucky.at 66 i am asked at clinics.i resent that.and what age did it stop.and get on the scale.and BMI.

Itsmrsockmonkey · M

Idk, and I'm a guy!! Jk

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