Is it bad for one to donate blood w/o waiting the required time period?

I like to donate blood frequently and sometimes only wait a month or so before donating again.  One is supposed
to wait 2 1/2 mos. before donating again.  Is it harmful for me to do what I do?  Could it be harmful for the recipient
of the blood?  Thank you!  Rondi

[lili91640]

It is very bad for yourself to donate in less than a month.  I am suprised that you are able to do so because the red cross only allows blood donation every 60 days.  That is an opportunity every 2 months.  Any more than that is detrimental to your health.  

There are certain cells within your blood that take 2 months+ to mature. If you are, by some lark, donating anymore than that, you are putting yourself in danger!  If you have received any innoculations, etc.  You definitely should be consulting a physician before donating.  

You may find that even every 60 days is too much for you because some people take longer to fully recover.  I have one kidney, so I go every 90 days.  

I do not know the effects on the recipients; however, you are no good to them if you are ill because you don't have sufficient antibodies to fight your own infections!

What you do is a gift... don't waste it!