Question 1

i have low iron levels no period im 22 ?

Accepted Answer

Low iron: May be due to diet low in iron rich foods such as meats or poor intestinal absorption. May also reflect other blood loss. Speak to your doctor.

Question 2

if you have low iron does it stop your period?

Accepted Answer

No: True iron deficiency is common and serious. It's simply a myth that your body will stop the monthly flow to conserve iron.

Question 3

i just got my blood work back and my iron level was 649. i still have a regular period, don't take any meds and my iron low before. what's wrong with ?

Accepted Answer

Excess Menstrual : Iron levels alone are unreliable. We would like to know your , CBC ( hemoglobin or hematocrit), tibc, and your ferritin to have a better understanding of your iron metabolism. Many ladies have chronic anemia and low iron because of heavy menstrual periods. Depending upon your age you may or may not have uterine polyps, fibroids or other reason to bleed too much.

Question 4

can you have a light and pain free period with low iron? went vegan and it has changed from very heavy & painful to light & almost pain free.

Accepted Answer

Check it out: Every menses you loose some blood and therefore some iron. We believe that the best way to check total body iron stores is to measure serum ferritin. Iron is best absorbed with Vitamin C.

Question 5

would my low iron cause me to have bleeding for a month for my period?

Accepted Answer

No: It is likely that your month long period(s)are causing your low iron. Your period(s) are abnormal. There are many reasons for this, and is affected by age, number of babies, hormonal imbalance tumors in the uterus just to name a few. I would recommend yousee your gynecologist.
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Question 6

i have very heavy period flow since 7 years or more i have done my all test altradound  and biopsy every thing is normal my iron is very low?

Accepted Answer

Discus treatment : You need to discuss with your GYN. You may need hormonal therapy, or if you are finished with having children, and endometrial ablation could help.

Question 7

hi i am 1 week late for my period and have never had sexual intercorse i am currently on ferroguard as my iron was low. why have i missed my period?

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections ;  hormonal changes can cause spotting.   There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit.

Question 8

can low iron in the body cause missed period?

Accepted Answer

No: Missing a period, means less blood loss which usually will cause less iron depletion. However in cases of severe malnutrition, such as seen with anorexia, a woman can stop menstruation and have low iron but it is not the cause. If your periods are less frequent and flow is not heavy, your doctor should check for other causes of low iron.

Question 9

all bloodwork normal havent had period in a year prior period was so heavy now total iron 83 iron binding 400 saturation 21 ferritin little low 13.  i had endoscopy 2 years ago and colonoscopy 4 years ago all normal scared now?

Accepted Answer

: There are a few diseases that leap out from blood tests.  Most of the time, however, blood tests don't tell the doctor much on their own.  These results fall into the second group, not very specific.  Low ferritin is not nearly as worrisome as high ferritin.   Please be sure that your doctor is aware of how worried you are and addresses that concern.

Question 10

period was 5-8 days but suddenly dropped to only 2-3. why would this happen? virgin, hx of regular heavy-ish (gotten lighter over the last 2 years) cycle. could anemia/low iron cause it. suspicious of aiha. multiple symptoms. don't see doc to april.

Accepted Answer

Pretty normal. : Don't think it's anything abnormal. Your period can change both with age and it can vary from its baseline to longer or shorter. No particular reason except for normal hormonal changes.

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I have low iron levels no period im 22 ?

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If you have low iron does it stop your period?

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I just got my blood work back and my iron level was 649. i still have a regular period, don't take any meds and my iron low before. what's wrong with ?

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Can you have a light and pain free period with low iron? went vegan and it has changed from very heavy & painful to light & almost pain free.

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Would my low iron cause me to have bleeding for a month for my period?

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I have very heavy period flow since 7 years or more i have done my all test altradound and biopsy every thing is normal my iron is very low?

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Hi i am 1 week late for my period and have never had sexual intercorse i am currently on ferroguard as my iron was low. why have i missed my period?

A member asked:

Can low iron in the body cause missed period?

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All bloodwork normal havent had period in a year prior period was so heavy now total iron 83 iron binding 400 saturation 21 ferritin little low 13. i had endoscopy 2 years ago and colonoscopy 4 years ago all normal scared now?

A member asked:

Period was 5-8 days but suddenly dropped to only 2-3. why would this happen? virgin, hx of regular heavy-ish (gotten lighter over the last 2 years) cycle. could anemia/low iron cause it. suspicious of aiha. multiple symptoms. don't see doc to april.

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