Yes. The FDA revised guidance states, “Defer for 3 months from the most recent sexual contact, a man who has had sex with another man during the past 3 months.” All U.S. blood collection organizations must follow this federal requirement.
Can someone who is gay be an organ donor? A person's sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression does NOT prevent that person from becoming an organ donor (deceased or living). Everyone is encouraged to register their decision to be an organ donor at RegisterMe.org.
Men are currently eligible to give blood if it has been more than three months since their last sexual contact with another man. Canadian Blood Services' goal is to stop asking men if they've had sex with another man and instead focus on high-risk sexual behaviour among all donors.
You can safely donate blood during your period if it is required and your period will not be affected by the donation. It may be better to donate the week after periods, but it is still manageable if you are not bleeding heavily, your haemoglobin is more than 11 g/dl and you are not in any discomfort or pain.Jun 14, 2020
As the blood donation policy currently stands, Canadian Blood Services prohibits gay and bisexual men who have sex with men, as well as certain trans people who have sex with men from donating blood unless they have been abstinent for three months.Dec 15, 2021