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Can I Plan For Pregnancy With Low Iron Levels?

hi, i have regular cycle every month this month due to low iron level i got my periods only for 2 days(usually 3days normal next 3days very mild like spotting total 6 day) and my iron level is 6 micg/dl,shall i continue to plan for pregnancy this month(lmp 21-02-14) and i am very much afride to conceive because of low iron level my first prg was missed abortion second was caesarian boy baby 4 yrs now planing for second baby
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I will no advice that you plan to conceive with a very low iron level. What is your hemoglobin level? This is more indicative than simple iron levels. As you plan to conceive, it is always a nice idea to get consulted for preconception counseling and get a prescription for vitamins that would make sure the chances of your child to develop an abnormality are greatly reduced. What is the cause of persistent low levels of iron? you should get evaluated and managed fully so as to stop worrying of this all the times you have to talk about pregnancy. In itself, it is good to have a good iron store and hemoglobin levels.

Thanks and wish you well. Hope this helps.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Can I Plan For Pregnancy With Low Iron Levels?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I will no advice that you plan to conceive with a very low iron level. What is your hemoglobin level? This is more indicative than simple iron levels. As you plan to conceive, it is always a nice idea to get consulted for preconception counseling and get a prescription for vitamins that would make sure the chances of your child to develop an abnormality are greatly reduced. What is the cause of persistent low levels of iron? you should get evaluated and managed fully so as to stop worrying of this all the times you have to talk about pregnancy. In itself, it is good to have a good iron store and hemoglobin levels. Thanks and wish you well. Hope this helps. Dr. Ditah, MD.