A 37-year-old member asked:

What can you do to prevent symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia?

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Dr. Michael Dugan
Specializes in Hematology
If the cause: Is heavy menstruation then control of the periods can be helpful. Iron replacement will correct the anemia, but it does take a few months.
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