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Will iron supplements affect the color or smell of my menstrual cycle?

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Iron supplements: Supplements can change the color or your urine, stool and even menstrual flow. If you are not having sever pain or constipation from the iron then keep taking it as indicated.

Dr Alves and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/29/2018

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