Iron Serum levels?

Hi,
I'm a 21yr old female, I was told about 4 months ago that I was anemic because of extremely heavy periods, my iron level then was 22, now it's 19.  For 4 months now I have been taking Iron pills (ferrous sulfate) 325mgs twice a day along with calcium and vitamin c.  My periods have dramatically improved after taking hormone pills, but I don't understand why my iron levels aren't going up and I find it strange that they have gone even lower after taking all that iron.  Can there be other reasons for having low Iron levels?

Thankyou,
Therese

[SassyLassie]

For most women, the main reason for low iron levels is having a heavy period. I would add some dark, green, leafy vegetables and also liver to your diet, this is natural iron and sometimes the body assimilates it that way better than the pills even.

Also, try adding a COMPLETE multi vitamin and mineral to your diet, sometimes just mineral does not work as well along as it does with the entire group.

Hope this helps.