WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2002: Re: Anemia, Laproscopy and Infertility treatment

Re: Anemia, Laproscopy and Infertility treatment

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 May 2002 09:19:13 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 28 May 2002, Amy wrote: >
>1. Can having a laproscopy mess up the cycle after it was performed
>(it's cd 24 and I haven't o'd yet)? fWIW, I had irregular o before the
>lap, but had 3 good cycles immediately before it?

It can, though it usually does not.

>
>2. Is being anemic (hct 30, hgb 9) a contraindication to receiving
>fertility treatment?

Not necessarily, but it would need to be diagnosed (iron deficiency or whatever) and under treatment.

>
>3. When is anemia considered severe?

It varies slightly by lab, gender, and region of the country, but I would consider you to have moderately severe anemia now.

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>4. Iron makes me really sick (Ferros Sulfate) is there anything else I
>can take?

Try using those prenatal vitamins that have easier to digest iron.

>5. Can a normal person recover from anemia without taking iron?

If you mean just taking iron pills, then yes you can, though you are going to have to the iron in your diet. It would also help to limit your blood loss, primarily from periods for women. Still, supplemental iron is going to drastically accelerate the resolution of your anemia, and prepare you for the pregnancy that you hope to achieve.

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-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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