X-Ray Today and Pads...?

Question

Um, so I'm getting an x-ray later on today, and I have my period, so I was wondering, can you see that I'm wearing a pad in the x-ray? I know it's kind of a weird question, but I'm just wondering...

Answer 1

I doubt it would show up any more than your clothes will.  But in any case why do you care?  X-ray technicians are medical professionals and won't care a jot that you've got your period, after all if your technician is a woman she could be on hers too.  It really isn't something you should worry about, however if you're not worried, just very curious, why don't you ask when you get there.

Answer 2

No...there's no metal in them, unless theyre really weird pads, so you should be fine.

Answer 3

no u cant see them in x rays kay :) ??  

Answer 4

yes we can miss.. but if it was too hard & thick for example we can see the gauze full of blood on an injured finger/,,

Thats why we take it off then we take the x-ray..like the thick cloths & the glittering shirts..same concept all radio-opaque

Answer 5

probably not since it contains no metal.

Answer 6

im not really sure, but where youre getting the xray could affect this

Answer 7

1st - I don't believe so

2nd - who cares? It's a natural thing, that I'm sure they have seen 1000's of times. Don't sweat the little stuff!

Answer 8

Well-if your getting an x-ray of your pelvic area-I would ask a nurse.

But other wise-don't worry.

Good Luck!

Answer 9

Yes and no, it depends on the resolution of the device, likely yes with most modern equipment, you may want to remove it if that is the area being scanned.  You don't have to, it can be scanned through but they will get a better image without it and part of that is the fluid buildup.  If that is the area to be scanned I wouldn't worry about it.  Ask the technician what they would prefer while you are there, they will know the specifics of your procedure and the equipment better than I would.