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I have an iron deficiency and have heavy long periods, i was told this why i cant get pregnant. what can i do to change that?
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Iron supplement: Talk to you obs-gyn doc about your long periods that may definitely result in iron deficiency. Would recommend starting iron supplements under the supervision of your primary care provider.
Answered 8/14/2014
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