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I'm 40 yrs. old, perimenopausal, with a 7 cm fundal fibroid. iron is 11, ferritin down to 16, and gyn says surgery. is that my only option?
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Gyno work-up: Also check if bleeding anywhere or previous iron levels. Eat red meat, and take Iron tablet daily.
Answered 7/27/2014
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