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Dear Doctor: Can frequent blood donating lead to lower levels of ferritin?
Dear Doctor: Can frequent blood donating lead to lower levels of ferritin?
Dear Doctor: Can frequent blood donating lead to lower levels of ferritin?

Published on: 06/26/2026

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I am a frequent blood donor and have given blood four times during the past eight months. Getty Images

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 62-year-old woman in fairly good health. I’m currently on Wellbutrin, carvedilol, Farxiga, Entresto and spironolactone, and my blood pressure is very well-controlled. I also recently started Zoloft. About eight months ago, I started feeling bad and spoke to my doctor about it. She wasn’t concerned at the time and said that it might be due to my recent weight loss. I’ve lost about 25 pounds.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/06/dear-doctor-can-frequent-blood-donating-lead-to-lower-levels-of-ferritin.html

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