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By Dr. Expert
December 12, 2017
No. They are not related in any way. The platelet count can rise when someone is iron deficient but…
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By Dr. Expert
December 12, 2017
Antidepressants may be used in VWD treatment. The most common types of antidepressants are SSRIs,…
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By Dr. Expert
July 07, 2016
Based on data in adolescent girls without a bleeding disorder, over 90% of girls have had their…
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By Dr. Expert
July 07, 2016
A typical period should not lead to iron deficiency anemia as your body should be able to recover…
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