Dear Dr. Roach: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

Over 1 billion people globally are affected by iron-deficiency anaemia. In sub-Saharan Africa, anaemia is a major public health concern with roughly 60% of the population suffering from anaemia.

"Study suggests preoperative iron infusions work better than blood transfusions for some anemic patients." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 07 / 240725154706.htm (accessed March ...

Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than a year later, she's still paying the price. Routine bloodwork from the spring 2018 visit suggested anemia, of which ...

Shannon Wood Rothenberg walked into her annual physical feeling fine. But more than a year later, she's still paying the price. Routine bloodwork from that spring 2018 medical visit suggested ...

A major trial has found a single iron infusion in the third trimester can significantly reduce anaemia in pregnant women and outperform the efficacy of iron tablets -- the current recommended standard ...

Experts highlight that IV iron not only helps combat anemic symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath, but also significantly enhances women’s overall well-being. Unlike daily supplements, the ...