Characterization of the population with severe iron deficiency anemia at risk of requiring intravenous iron supplementation

Conclusions The need for intravenous iron is related to anemia refractory to oral treatment or the need for rapid iron recovery. Our results show that women of fertile age are a population at risk of requiring intravenous iron as compared to a male population of the same age. It is mainly due to blood los related to pregnancy, delivery and puerperium as well as heavy menstrual bleeding.

Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - March 6, 2018 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research