Abstract
Heavy menstrual bleeding and iron deficiency are both commonly underrecognized and undertreated conditions. In fact, over 2 billion people globally are iron deficient. Iron deficiency disproportionately impacts reproductive-aged women and negatively impacts their quality of life. The most common etiology of iron deficiency anemia in premenopausal women is excessive menstruation. Heavy menstrual bleeding is defined as excessive menstrual blood loss, which interferes with a woman’s quality of life. Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the most common reasons for gynecologic consultation, and impacts one-third of reproductive-aged women. Improving the quality of life for women with heavy menstrual bleeding requires recognizing the condition, identifying its cause, ruling out iron deficiency, and tailoring treatment to reduce menstrual blood loss and replenish iron stores.
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