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Would it be possible for someone to develop iron deficiency anemia, without having heavy menstrual periods?

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Yes: The next two common areas to investigate would be loss of blood through the gastrointestinal tract or lack of iron entering the GI tract - either due to dietary insufficiency or other causes which can interfere with absorption from the GI tract.

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Answered 6/14/2018

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In the past I've been diagnosed with anemia and I have heavy menstrual periods and wanted to know if I should take iron Supplements and what kind?

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Period was 5-8 days but suddenly dropped to only 2-3. Why would this happen? Virgin, hx of regular heavy-ish (gotten lighter over the last 2 years) cycle. Could anemia/low iron cause it. Suspicious of AIHA. Multiple symptoms. Don't see doc to April.

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Anemia found on labs. Iron serum: 21 Iron Saturation: 4, Ferritin: 3. Very heavy periods, and hadn't been taking iron. Blood transfusion needed?

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Just had 2 iron infusions (anemia due to very heavy periods and PPI use). Lab work 1 week after infusions shows a high ALT level (42) and AST higher than usual also (27). Both are usually in the teens- Related to the infusion? I do not drink?

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38yr lady Heavy Periods No Anemia Iron result under normal.GP gave Ferrous Fumarate 120mg 3 mth improved symptoms,Blood bottle shortage in UK, wait till Nov for ferritin Blood Test GP gave tabs 3 more mths but without checking levels, worry Overdose?

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