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Can low progesterone or estrogen dominance indirectly cause iron deficiency anaemia?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No connection: That i know of between iron deficiency anemia and hormone levels.

Answered 2/4/2013

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A member asked:

Can low progesterone or estrogen dominance indirectly cause iron deficiency anaemia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

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