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29 years
For females with iron deficiency, when is it best to take iron supplements? Is it during the week of menstruation, or during the other 3 weeks?
Dec 27, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics

Iron deficiency anemia is treated with oral iron supplements taken on a daily basis, preferably on an empty stomach with citrus fruits juice. The treatment is usually taken continuously for a 3 month period, after which blood tests are repeated (complete blood count, ferritin, and total iron binding capacity) to check for the response to treatment. To enhance treatment effectiveness, you also need to eat iron-rich foods, like red meat, lentils, dried apricots etc.


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