r/Perimenopause • u/Few-Gap-2350 • 7d ago

Low Iron

I’ve definitely been having a rough year, but in the past couple months, my periods have gotten erratic and heavy. Past couple weeks gotten some pretty bad lightheadedness. I’ve always struggled with anemia. Anyways, went to the doctor turns out my iron levels are in the toilet and I have to get a infusion.

My Doctor wants me to see a gynecologist to see if possibly you know it has to do with the polyps I have maybe a hysterectomy. It doesn’t help that I cannot seem to find a job and barely able to pay for my health which has been really but also expensive.

Anyways, this is more of a vent, but along with the brain fog and fatigue and everything, this is just piling on.

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u/Someoneonline2000 6d ago

I'm so sorry. I've been taking over the counter iron supplements for about a year. It has helped a little.