HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can i take iron tablets and the contraceptive pill at the same time?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Yes: I'm glad you're taking this active approach to your health. Many women become quiet ill if they need iron and do not supplement.

Answered 6/28/2016

1.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can i change the time i take my contraceptive pill to 2 hours earlier?i take desogestrel

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I take the Marvelon contraceptive pill, can I take propanonol for my anxiety at the same time? Will it affect the pill? Or make it not work? Many thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Correct way to take the pill for accurate contraceptive method? Same time each day?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

When is the best time to take pregnancy test if you're on the combined contraceptive pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello, if My gf takes contraceptive pill the first time of her life at the first day of her period. IF she takes for 5 days and stop so it is basically the fifth days of her natural period, does ovulation will take place the 14th day the same?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is taking iron supplement alright while your on a contraceptive pill?
Can the oral contraceptive pill cause iron overloading? And if so, should it be stopped (my doctor has ruled out hemochromatosis)?
My daughter is 22 years old and on the Yaz pill for pain management as well as iron deficiency and not for contraceptive reasons. She would like to not use it anymore. We have taken her for a scan and she has no endometriosis. ?
Hi Doc, I just want to ask, when is the best time to take contraceptive pill ? is it still be effective if I would take it a day after my mens end?
If you take the contraceptive combined pill at different times everyday is it still as effective ?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.