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My periods are quite heavy and sometimes my iron is low, is it a good idea to take an iron tablet while on my period to prevent this

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

If the periods are: Predictably heavy and you know you are tending toward iron deficiency it would be better to take a low dose all the time.

Answered 2/22/2013

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A member asked:

My periods are quite heavy and sometimes my iron is low, is it a good idea to take an iron tablet while on my period to prevent this

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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