 [ Symptoms ] how can i reduce my iron levels  my iron per blood test is 266 my doctor wants me to lower my iron is there a diet plan out there that will help me accomplish that this is bewildering to me 3yrs ago my doctor had me on iron because it was low what can trigger it to be high now [ Disease ] most helpful answer if you are having unprotected sex even with someone that you assume is clean or std free you are still at risk many women who have chlamydia or even gonorrhea contracted from a previous partner are not aware of it if you are now having a penile discharge not normal then it would be in your best interest in finding out the reason it will also be in your partner is best interest to know as well