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A mini review from #TheHematologist shows how important treating #IronDeficiency anemia is, especially for underdiagnosed female patients. This #NWHW, learn how you can care for your patients with anemia & other gynecologic conditions. 🧵👇🏽
How can you identify #IronDeficiency? Heavy menstrual bleeding is a risk factor.
👶 HMB is estimated to affect 18-38% of women of reproductive age
⬆️ HMB may be higher in perimenopausal individuals
📉 Non-anemic iron depletion is common & underdiagnosed. #NWHW
👶 HMB is estimated to affect 18-38% of women of reproductive age
⬆️ HMB may be higher in perimenopausal individuals
📉 Non-anemic iron depletion is common & underdiagnosed. #NWHW
🤰 Pregnancy can also be a risk factor for #IronDeficiency due to ⬆️ iron req's, & it may increase risk of maternal complications like:
🥱 Fatigue
🧠 Postpartum depression | #MaternalMHmatters
🩸 Postpartum hemorrhage #NWHW
🥱 Fatigue
🧠 Postpartum depression | #MaternalMHmatters
🩸 Postpartum hemorrhage #NWHW
