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" Can having a very heavy period make me anemic? Yes. In fact, it&amp;#039;s the most common cause of anemia in young women, says Jerry Spivak, M.D., of the American Society of Hematology. &amp;quot;Heavy menstrual bleeding that lasts five days or more each month can use up your iron stores and prevent you from producing enough red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body.&amp;quot; Women with anemia experience persistent fatigue and may look uncharacteristically pale.  A blood test can determine whether you have low iron levels, and if you do, your physician will likely have you take supplements. Dr. Spivak advises women with heavy periods to cut back on coffee, black tea, and soft drinks, which can hinder your ability to absorb iron. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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