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Could low hematocrit alter menstruation?
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No the opposite: Excessive menstrual flow is a common cause of low hematocrit.
Answered 3/7/2012
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Other way areound: Heavy menstruation can lead to iron deficiency anemia, but anemia usually does not alter menstruation.
Answered 1/8/2013
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