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How to fix low iron due to my menstrual cycle making me so tired and wanting to sleep so much thank you.?
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Supplements: Both taking iron supplements and taking medication such as birth control, will help restore your iron levels and energy. You need to control the loss as well as replace what has been lost. Also, take iron with food and vitamin c to help with absorption and reduce GI side effects.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Iron supplement: Anemia not uncommon in mensstrating female iron supplements are otc ferrous sulfate 325mg twice to three times daily may cause constipation. Once corrected dosage may be lowered. To daily. Caution there are other causes for anemia need to follow up with physician.
Answered 11/28/2013
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