Having a very heavy period and am very tired. should i consume more iron?

Only if low iron!: Extra iron is only indicated if your levels are low, or you have a problem with a symptomatic anemia.Heavy bleeding can cause anemia, fatigue, but it is something that occurs over time, ; not during a heavy period. However, being a teenager increases the chance of low iron, anemia. Iron can be toxic so best to get a hemoglobin level, and maybe an iron level (maybe) before taking more than in vitamin.

Maybe: Iron deficiency is very common in young women due to menstrual bleeding. The best way to determine if someone is taking enough iron, is to check a blood test called ferritin. The ferritin level gives an excellent indication of whether there is enough iron in someone's system. If the ferritin level is low, increasing iron intake will help.

Get a check up: It is better to get a gynecological check up to find out the cause of heavy periods and that may make you anemic taking iron will not correct the problem.Find the cause and treat the cause.You may need iron if you are still anemic.Therapeutic doses of iron should only be taken after doing blood test for hemoglobin, blood iron;ferritin level.But you may take over the counter vitamins wih iron daily.

Iron maintenance: Keeping up good iron stores for red cell production is a good idea. I you have very heavy periods you are experiencing relatively significant blood loss. You can combat this with an iron rich diet and/or supplements to ensure that you keep up your red cell counts prior to and during/after your menstruation.