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Should i take iron supplement or multivitamin to replace the iron i've just lost during period?

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See below: Some ladies loose a lot of blood during their periods for multiple reasons. They are therefore prone to develop iron deficiency anemia. Before taking iron, have your doctor run a complete blood count; and if necessary do other iron studies (serum iron, ferritin, TIBC etc.).

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Answered 5/20/2016

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Maybe: Only if you develop anemia.

Answered 2/10/2014

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