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My hb is 12 mg/dl..being a women isn't it ok? or else what should i take to improve it?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Low end: Iron and multivitamins generally. But discuss with pcp to be sure no other cause for anemia. And or other blood loss.

Answered 3/30/2014

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A member asked:

My hb is 12 mg/dl..being a women isn't it ok? or else what should i take to improve it?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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