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Have Constant Bleeding And Low Haemoglobin Count, Taking Birth Control Pill. Is It Safe To Fly?
I have a hgb of. 8.2 and have been menstrually bleeding for 72 days, finished a 10 day dose of prometrium 3 days ago which did not stop the bleeding, but just under gyne care started on a birth control pill and prescription iron...was previously taking over the counter iron supplements . Is is safe to fly this weekend? Or at least ok? Chicago to Denver ?
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Since you are not bleeding at present, you can take a fight.
I don't think there should be any problem.
Make sure Oxygen mask is available if you are breathless since you are anemic.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
Thanks for the query.
Since you are not bleeding at present, you can take a fight.
I don't think there should be any problem.
Make sure Oxygen mask is available if you are breathless since you are anemic.
Hope this helps,
regards,
Dr Nilofer
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