I need some female advice/help. And or anyone in the medical field.
I will be 50 in Jan. Perimenopausal since 2016. I have a hemoglobin of 7.8. Iron is 12. It was 8.4 3 weeks ago. I have severe bleeding- sometimes lasting 30-40 days.
I met with a gynecological surgeon yesterday. I do not want a hysterectomy nor am I a candidate
I had open heart surgery in 2016 for an aortic aneurysm and currently have an aortic root aneurysm that measures 4.65. The surgeon told me yesterday that if I were to need a second emergency open heart surgery that with my anemia this bad that I would not be able to handle surgery and would die. Her biggest concern is getting my iron up. And bleeding to stop.
They want me to do iron infusions and get an IUD
I have horrible reactions to most "drugs" and take nothing. Not an ibuprofen. Not even natural etc. I'm afraid to try beef liver pills.
I dont do chemicals, no deodorant, only natural shampoos cleaners etc
I am terrified to get an IUD
I need help

I would go see a very good Naturopath, get a urine analysis to check your hormone levels.You can also do a saliva test. the saliva test is quite good but the urine test is a bit better, but it's a bit more expensive. Your hormones are completely out of whack and you can get a prescription for bioidentical, natural hormones. I've been taking them for at least 20 years. just make sure you do not take synthetic hormones from your Doctor they must be bioidentical. Most Naturopaths know about them and can prescribe them once they know your levels. For now keep taking iron that is highly absorbable iron and find foods that are iron rich. All the best!