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A member asked:
Can menstruation cause recent labs to show slightly low hb, hct, red blood cell count, & platelets? (im not a heavy bleeder with my periods)
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How low?: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you provided the actual values. If your values are within the normal range, it would not of concern.
Answered 3/10/2019
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