If i am taking menopausal hormone therapy (mht) how does that affect the amount of iron i should take?

Iron: Usually after menopause the persons need for iron drops drastically because the menstrual periods have stopped. Blood loss requires lots of iron to manufacture new red blood cells. After menopause it is advisable not to take iron as too much iron can cause illness in the body e.g. Iron buildup in the liver called hemochromatosis.

Iron therapy: No effect. Usually no extra iron is needed in otherwise healthy women after menopause. Ask the doctor if you need it since you aren't menstruating.