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Posted on Mon, 25 Jan 2021
Question: I am obese and trying to lose weight. I’m also prediabetic. These were my iron levels they are attached. I had a period for a month straight. what does of iron is good for me daily ?
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
I am obese and trying to lose weight. I’m also prediabetic. These were my iron levels they are attached. I had a period for a month straight. what does of iron is good for me daily ?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need of iron supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Your attached iron reports are within normal limits.

2) You dont need iron supplements as of now.

3) You need to undergo evaluation from your gynecologist for reason behind prolonged bleeding. You might need ultrasound scan of uterus.

4) As of now no need to take iron supplements.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
No need of iron supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply:

1) Your attached iron reports are within normal limits.

2) You dont need iron supplements as of now.

3) You need to undergo evaluation from your gynecologist for reason behind prolonged bleeding. You might need ultrasound scan of uterus.

4) As of now no need to take iron supplements.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 hours later)
Thank you doctor We did the scan already. These were my values before the month long bleeding. Do you think it affected them? Would a month long period affect my iron ?
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
Thank you doctor We did the scan already. These were my values before the month long bleeding. Do you think it affected them? Would a month long period affect my iron ?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Iron values are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Month long bleeding does not affect iron levels abruptly. I dont think iron levels are below required value.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Iron values are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Month long bleeding does not affect iron levels abruptly. I dont think iron levels are below required value.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 days later)
Thank you so much doctor!
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Follow up: Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
Thank you so much doctor!
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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I Am Obese And Trying To Lose Weight. I’m Also

I am obese and trying to lose weight. I’m also prediabetic. These were my iron levels they are attached. I had a period for a month straight. what does of iron is good for me daily ?