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How long can anemia last? does it ever fully go away? im 21 yo female been anemic on and off since periods started at 13. drs say its from heavy pd
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The basics: Blood counts reflect red blood cell production & loss. RBC's wear out (~100 days) & must be replaced.They can also be lost in menses, obvious bleeding or hidden bleeding from such places as your gut. Iron is a rate limiting component for production & is lost through bleeding. If your diet or supplements do not keep up with your iron losses, you become anemic. It is a lifelong issue. Some>others.
Answered 2/22/2019
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Anemia: Supply and demand, but if due to heavy periods, controlling heavy menses, sometimes with birth control pills, will help.
Answered 2/13/2019
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