WARNING: May be too graphic a post for some I was diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia more than thirteen years ago and have been treated with iron infusions for more than five years. Although a hysterectomy has been suggested a few times over the years, I never took it seriously. I am now. So what has changed? I am not 100% certain my anemia is caused by my cycle. We've stopped my periods with the use of birth control pills. I still needed infusions. I've lessened the flow radically with Lysteda. Still needed infusions. Had to give up the pills because, after an extended time on them, I just felt down and lethargic (yes, even more lethargic than with my anemia...I felt the difference). I quit the Lysteda because the migraines it caused became worse than the pain associated with my period. But, my periods have become worse. I did a crash diet a few years back and it seriously altered my cycles. They were never great to be...
Iron infusions have become the new normal for me. I'd like to share my experience as well as hear from others going through infusions as well.