
What Causes Low Iron Readings Post Heavy And Painful Periods?

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Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your question.
I have gone through the entire post. I can understand your concern.
Yes the readings may be low due to the heavy bleeding.
Let me analyse the reports
1. Serum iron - low
2. TIBC - low
3. Transferrin saturation - low
4. MCHC - low
5. MPV - normal
All these point towards an iron deficiency.
Actually iron deficiency states can be divided into 3 stages.
You are actually in stage 2 which we call iron-deficient erythropoeisis when transferrin saturation drops <20.
It would have been great had you mentioned the current haemoglobin and serum ferritin values.
I would suggest you to -
- not worry
- I would start tablet Hemfer XT. Your doctor can guide on the exact dosage.
The facial skin getting pale can be due to this iron deficiency anemia.
For the bruising on the skin , it would have been great had you given the platelet count , prothrombin time, INR values.
Let me ask you
1. For how long have you been having the bruises?
2. Did you have any longstanding illness in the recent past?
Do not worry.
I would suggest you to visit a gynaecologist to review the the heavy menstrual bleeding you are having. Also visit a clinician. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us with reports of haemoglobin , Prothrombin time , INR , platelet count , Erythrocyte sedimentation rate . This would help us in evaluation.
Regards.


Not to worry. Let me help you out.
Detailed Answer:
1. Yes a lemon after food will help in iron absorption. Avoid tea and coffee after meal.
2. Do not worry. With proper treatment , you will recover.
3. The low hemoglobin level may be due to heavy menstrual blood loss.
4. Yes you can go for an ultrasound to check for fibroids.
Hope this helps.
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