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Is it possible to miss your period due to anemia?

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Dr. Michael Engel answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

It would have to be: Severe for this to occur. Afterall, a common reason for developing anemia in the us is menstrual blood loss and associated fe deficiency.

Answered 9/12/2013

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