Posted by Pfinstegg on May 16, 2006, at 19:12:53
In reply to Re: Low HCT, RBC, and BUN? Poss causes? » Racer, posted by Larry Hoover on May 15, 2006, at 17:29:31
The low Hct, and RBC means that you are anemic. A more thorough doctor could measure your iron levels; it's much easier to get pregnant when you are not anemic- and much better for nourishing the baby. Many women don't know that they are anemic (usually due to heavy periods and/or not eating enough iron-rich foods) until they are actually pregnant- then they are given iron. I think it's better to take the important things- iron, folic acid and other B vitamins, and Vit C BEFORE pregnancy. Gives everyone a healthy start!
All the other values are fine- being at the upper or lower limit of normal is nothing to worry about- you have to be somewhere!
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