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If blood reproduces itself then why is it that i am anemic because of my heavy menstrual periods?
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Yes: You do replace blood lost with menstrual periods. When you loose blood, you loose iron. Like your kitchen pantry, when you keep taking things out, your pantry becomes empty. Therefore, you need to replace the lost iron with diet and iron supplements. You should discuss this with your physician.
Answered 1/15/2014
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