![]() ![]() Your doctor can order a blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) to check red blood cell counts, hemoglobin or hematocrit levels. Iron is an essential mineral because it is needed to make hemoglobin, a part of blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. This is why it's crucial to keep an eye on iron and ferritin levels, especially if you have blood loss, such as with menorrhagia or celiac disease. Because low iron levels or severely low levels of ferritin can cause chest pain or even heart failure. Heavy bleeding may even lead to a blood transfusion. ![]() Menorrhagia, depending on the severity can make it difficult, and sometimes impossible to achieve normal ferritin levels. If your blood levels are low due to menstruation, it may take longer. How quickly can you increase ferritin levels? With the method outlined below, it's possible to improve iron stores in 6-8 weeks, depending on why you are deficient. ![]()
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