Hello, my name is Cheryl. I hope you're having a great Monday!  In 2013 I had a full hysterectomy (ovaries and uterus) due to uterine and ovarian fibroids and pre-cancerous cells on my cervix.   I am currently taking compound hormones.  Prior to my surgery I was severely anemic.  After the surgery and beyond, my levels have been fine (I know this because my gynecologist orders a blood test for me every 12 months).  Last week, I had my regular annual physical from my internist.    He ordered a routine blood test.  The results came back that I am a bit anemic.  He instructed me not to do anything different and has ordered me to come back in 2 weeks to retest to see if the iron deficiency was an isolated incident....which I will do.   I am 44 years old, take Losartan for hypertension, 5'3" and 207 lbs.  I actually eat quite healthy but I don't exercise at all (I'm working on changing that ASAP!)  Other than the hypertension I have no other health issues.  I have noticed that I've a bit been more tired lately, soft fingernails (very unusual), and sometimes foggy-brained.    (Sorry for all the prelim info...but here's the question...) - Since the fibroids are gone, what other issues could be causing my anemia?  Thank you!
                                                        
                                                     
                                                    
                                                        
                                                            
                                                            
                                                            
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                                                                Thu, 29 Sep 2016