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Does iron pills stop menstruation? how many mg?

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No: Iron pills have no impact on menstruatipn. They can, however, help iron deficiency anemia, which is often caused by menstruation.

Answered 12/26/2014

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A member asked:

Does iron pills stop menstruation? how many mg?

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Dr. Eric Chevlen answered

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