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Intravenous iron preoperatively for woman with severe anaemia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Iron deficiency is the main cause of anaemia, especially in premenopausal due to heavy menstrual bleeding. In this case report, an asymptomatic woman presented with a haemoglobin level of 3.9 mmol/l. Due to uterine fibroids, she was scheduled for myomectomy, and she was treated with IV iron. Fourteen days post infusion her haemoglobin level was 6.3 mmol/l. This highlights the importance of screening women for heavy menstrual bleeding causing iron deficiency, and encourage at-risk women to take iron supplements. Furthermore, one should be aware of IV iron therapy as an alternative to blood transfusion in treating iron deficiency anaemia.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v12230816

Authors: Mette Melander Visby, Kristine Juul Hare

Institutions: University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Iron Metabolism and Disorders

Subfield: Hematology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404249032

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