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Taking iron tablets for last 6 months. now my period seems to be coming almost every two weeks. could the iron be the cause?
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Not likely: Unlikely that iron is the cause of irregularity of periods. More likely stress, heavy exercise, dieting for weight loss, etc. If no other symptoms, keep menstrual calendar for the next three months(so you can talk about specifics), if still not "normal for you" discuss with your health care provider.
Answered 11/27/2017
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