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I would say that it could absolutely be a very valid question to asses the patient's medical condition.
The question itself seems fair, asking it as the first question in this scenario seems less so.
What does the menstrual cycle have to do with their medical condition in any situation not related to reproduction?
In this particular context: CT scans, Xrays, opioids, things I can't think of because I'm not a doctor. Anything that could affect a pregnancy that the patient may not know about and want to carry to term. In locations with restrictive laws, those are also things that can get the doctor sued, imprisoned, or stripped of their license if they do them.
I asked if it made sense to ask the question, not what bizarre laws are removing women's autonomy, because that's what the joke is making fun of in the first place. The woman's life is in danger and they're delaying care with a trick question, not asking whether she could be pregnant.
I've had all of those things, including being prescribed opiods, and have never been asked when my last period was. But I don't live in the states.
Women does loose blood as part of the menstrual cycle.
Blood tends to be pretty important in terms of health
I don't even know where to start with this one.
First of all, the signs of anemia are apparent to any doctor without asking about the last period. Secondly, menstruation doesn't cause anemia because very little blood is actually lost over the course of a 5-7 days. Thirdly, yes, a rare few women can experience more substantial blood loss during menstruation, but that's a whole separate thing that is a reproductive issue. And, in the case of having been attacked by a dragon, way less of a concern, a concern that isn't addressed by the question: "When was your last period."
Very good points, it is clear that my assumptions are not accurate, I will stick to what I know, and keep working in IT and leave healthcare to the doctors