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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1760235
Abnormal uterine bleeding and chronic iron deficiency
Number 11 – December 2022
Key points
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Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) in menacme is the leading cause of iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and iron deficiency (ID).
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All patients with AUB should be investigated and treated.
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Anemia is one of the most common problems in clinical practice that affects millions of people worldwide.
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Non-pregnant women account for 30% of all anemia cases in the world, and approximately 60% of them have ID.
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Oral iron replacement is the most widespread, especially in cases of milder IDA and ID.
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Intravenous (IV) formulations have gained more space in prescriptions as their safety and efficacy have become more evident.
The National Commission Specialized in Venous Thromboembolism and Hemorrhage in Women of the Brazilian Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Associations (Febrasgo) endorses this document. The production of content is based on scientific evidence on the proposed theme and the results presented contribute to clinical practice.
Publication History
Article published online:
29 December 2022
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