Not all MD - eyes are still an option I believe.

As for me - haven't been able to donate for many years due to one thing or another but if needed I would have one. As a young (or deluded into thinking I am still young ) woman I would push the limits on when to have one because I can compensate for blood loss easier than an older person. It would also depend on whether it was chronic or acute loss. I also refuse anti-D - thankfully DH is negative too so I don't need it.

I completely respect the choice of those who reject blood and blood products but as a health care professional, these have been my most difficult cases to deal with because I feel like I have failed them by not giving blood and thus not having *done everything* (in my eyes) to save them They may not have survived but I will never know if it could have made a difference.