Tuberculosis screening mainly targets tuberculosis. It should be noted that tuberculosis is a respiratory infectious disease that poses a significant threat to health, so it is necessary for people living in groups to undergo tuberculosis screening. So, can tuberculosis screening be done during menstruation?
Some women are still very concerned about the timing of tuberculosis screening, and of course, tuberculosis screening can be done during menstruation. This is mainly determined by the method of tuberculosis screening. Specifically, there are two methods for tuberculosis screening. One is the PPD skin test, which is mainly aimed at those who have not been vaccinated with BCG or other vaccines. The results depend on whether they are positive.
Of course, there are differences in PPD positivity. If it is a strong positive, it generally indicates that there is still a high possibility of active pulmonary tuberculosis. Another method of tuberculosis screening is to conduct imaging screening, which mainly involves lung CT or chest X-ray examinations. This screening is very intuitive.
Especially for those who have had contact with tuberculosis patients, it is recommended to undergo imaging screening. This tuberculosis screening can be done during menstruation, but there are some tests that are not suitable to be done during menstruation. Before each examination, women should understand it clearly to avoid unnecessary trouble, which is still necessary.
