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During period can your hemoglobin levels go down?

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Dr. Ruben Mesa answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes but mildly: Menstrual blood loss does lower the hemoglobin, but probably by values of less than 1-2 g/dl.

Answered 9/12/2013

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