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My iron has always been 14 or higher. i went to donate blood today and it was 11.6. should i be concerned with this change and what's the next step?
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Re-check: It's good that you're paying attention. You should have it re-checked by your medical provider. They will no doubt ask you about the quantity of your menstrual periods and if you've noticed blood in your bowel movements. If that is a legitimate drop, it depends on how fast it happened and how you feel in general. I would not worry about it, but have it investigated.
Answered 12/26/2012
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Anemia: You have a mild anemia. In young women this is often due to iron deficiency from menstruating but requires an evaluation by your physician.
Answered 3/26/2013
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