Can your menstrual cycle cause you to have a high red blood count?

Answer 1

High?

It's more likely to cause a LOW red blood count--anemia. Women who have very heavy flows can lose enough blood to get anemic, and some need iron supplements or meds to address the anemia.

But high red blood count--never heard of it from menses. It could happen...but I've only heard of the opposite.

Answer 2

I've never heard of high red blood count from it. I have had extremely low counts though.