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My hemoglobin is at a 10 it was at 8 but now i have my period i'm taking only 65 iron can i increase it so my hemoglobin doesn't get lower?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

More blood test: You should see your doctor to have blood test to find the cause of anemia so be treated.

Answered 1/6/2017

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A member asked:

My hemoglobin is at a 10 it was at 8 but now i have my period i'm taking only 65 iron can i increase it so my hemoglobin doesn't get lower?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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