Ferritin Levels

I tried to search the site but that feature is still offline.

Mine is 10. I know I don't have a GI bleed as I had a colonoscopy and EGD in April. I know it's low but is it way to low? I have an appointment on the phone on the 18th and wondering if there is anything I should ask about.

my brain has the dumb so I will need to write it down.

I had Uterine fibroids that would cause me to have very heavy menstrual cycles and I would only get maybe two weeks of no bleeding before it would start up again. It was a vicious cycle that went on for a good 6 years and in that time I had to have 3 iron infusions because my ferritin was as low a 4. A few years ago I had a hysterectomy and it changed everything. My ferritin has not once gone below 70 and depending on what supplement I take has been over 100. Might be something to look into.

My last labs my ferritin was at a 9, which combined with my other lab numbers didn't necessitate an infusion yet. I think my lowest was maybe a 5 or 6. I seem to be doing okay with an infusion every 12-15 months right now. My hematologist has me go every 6 months for labs.

Hanging my head in shame because I don't know my number. I was low on iron for years and even had a radio wave ablation in hopes it would lighten my periods. Only helped a little. Full hysterectomy brought the iron levels up some but my Dr's have all said to take otc iron for life, so it can't be much. I'd for sure ask your doctor to consider other possible causes making your iron low.

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I've been taking my prescription iron supplement for around 4 months now. The only thing it seems to do is upset my pouch.