Anemic even though I’m taking iron supplements

Francesca

So I took my glucose test a few weeks ago. When I went to my follow up appointment, my doctor told me I’m slightly anemic and I should take iron supplements. I got home to check the supplements I’m using (I was taking iron and vitamin d in addition to prenatal vitamins), as I thought I had ran out of iron a month ago. Turns out I didn’t, and I’ve actually been taking iron supplements in addition to prenatal pills since I was about four months. I’m currently 7.5 months. Can anyone tell me why they think my results are still showing slight anemia even though I’m taking iron supplements? Thank you!