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How do i treat anaemia from heavy menstruation?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anemia: Discuss with your ob-gyn if you should be on iron supplementation. Be sure that that is the cause and that there is no other reason for the anemia. Your pcp can help determine that.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/29/2013

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