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Seven months is indeed on the long end of the scale, but I've often heard that it can take "three to six" months, so seeing results in the 7th month isn't unheard of.
Every hematologist has their own opinion about how low to let a patient's hemoglobin get before ordering the next transfusion. There's a bit of an art to it, I guess. It probably also depends on the patient's circumstances. Anyone who needs regular transfusions over time has to balance the schedule so they get what they need to minimize short-term risks but don't have transfusions more often than necessary to minimize long-term risks.
Congratulations on the improved results!
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