text: what does a hemoglobin level of 108 mean?   that's low   the normal values are male: 13.8 to 17.2 gm/dl  female: 12.1 to 15.1 gm/dl   lower-than-normal hemoglobin may indicate:  anemia (various types)  erythropoietin deficiency (from kidney disease)  red blood cell destruction associated with transfusion reaction  bleeding  lead poisoning  malnutrition  nutritional deficiencies of iron, folate, vitamin b-12, vitamin b-6  overhydration