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Would The Elevated RDW Be Caused By The Abnormal Menstrual Cycle?
My daughter (17) recently had an abnormal menstrual flow of 18 days. about 10 days later, I had her go in for testing - full panel of lipids, thyroid, a1c, hormones, etc. She had an elevated RDW of 15.1 and a normal range MCV. Would that elevated RDW be caused by the abnormal menstrual cycle? Or can it be an iron deficiency? thanks!
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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It is suggestive of Iron deficiency anemia.
The normal red cell distribution width (RDW) level is 10.2 to 14.5%. A high RDW level with a normal MCV level is suggestive of iron deficiency anemia.
It appears to have been caused by abnormal menstrual flow resulting in iron loss. She needs to be examined by a gynecologist for the control of abnormal menstrual flow and the treatment of iron deficiency with iron supplements.
Hope this will help her.
It is suggestive of Iron deficiency anemia.
The normal red cell distribution width (RDW) level is 10.2 to 14.5%. A high RDW level with a normal MCV level is suggestive of iron deficiency anemia.
It appears to have been caused by abnormal menstrual flow resulting in iron loss. She needs to be examined by a gynecologist for the control of abnormal menstrual flow and the treatment of iron deficiency with iron supplements.
Hope this will help her.
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