IUD users: do you double up on iron during AF?

I've had my copper "T" since July and I've generally been happy with it. However, as the OB who placed it told me to expect, my flow is much heavier. For the first two days, I am going through a Super Plus tampon every one to two hours (such a mess and a pain overnight!) AF lasts a total of 7 days now, longer than in the past as well. I am concerned about becoming anemic, as at 4 weeks post-op, I am sure I am not getting enough iron dietarily. I am taking a chewable children's multivite which claims to give 100% RDA of iron and most other things (Bugs Bunny Sugarless). Should I double up on the multivitamin during AF? Should I be taking some different form of iron? It's easy to find information about the right kind of calcium (citrate) but I'm not having much luck with info on iron. TIA

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