← Causes of iron deficiency
Heavy periods and iron deficiency
Monthly blood loss is the most common reason women develop low ferritin. If you change pads or tampons hourly, pass clots, or bleed more than a week, iron stores may not keep up.
Tracking cycle length and flow alongside ferritin trends can show whether iron replacement alone is enough — or whether gynecologic evaluation is needed.
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