11yr old frequently tired since starting periods

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She says she feels tired all day - although it doesn’t seem to interfere with her daily life. She can look a little pale sometimes too. Her periods started around 6 months ago - could it be due to that? If so, might she need iron supplements or something similar?

Without a blood test to check her Hb, there is no way of knowing if its anaemia, another deficiency or something else? Please don't start giving her iron supplements without know if there is an actual deficiency first- if she was- over the counter supplements wouldnt be strong enough to make any difference.

I'd speak to you GP.

Oh no - I’m going to speak to the gp - just wondered if anyone had any suggestions or experience.