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I was informed my iron level is a 7 and my iron saturation is a 10. i am a 30 year old female with ibs-d .how low is this. i was informed to take iron
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Take iron: Iron deficiency is common in women during reproductive phase of life. If you are not able to tolerate oral iron, discuss the option of intravenous infusion of iron with your doctor.
Answered 11/16/2015
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