Anemia FAQ

It might. If you are still getting your period while taking HT, you may need more iron than women who are postmenopausal and not taking HT. Talk to your health care provider.

It depends on your diet. Since it's easier to get iron from meat than from plant-derived foods, some vegetarians may need to take a higher amount of iron each day than what is recommended for other people. Follow the tips above to prevent anemia, and try to take vitamin C with other iron-rich foods.

It could. Some women who take birth control pills have less bleeding during their periods. This would lower their risk for anemia. But women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) may have more bleeding and increase their chances of getting anemia. Talk to your health care provider.