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I was wondering is it normal for your iron level to drop the week of menstruation?
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Anemia: Having some mild anemia during menstruation is common. I'm not sure how fast the iron level (how measured) would drop unless actually iron deficient. Also not clear if labs are being measured periodically and this is a trend noticed or this is a one time lab. If anemia, talk with your physician. Of course, not all anemia is iron deficiency there are other causes including blood loss.
Answered 12/7/2013
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