Frontiers in Medical Science Research, 2024, 6(11); doi: 10.25236/FMSR.2024.061110.
Zhang Yonghui, Zhu Lihong
Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China, 712046
Within the female life cycle, anemia constitutes a highly prevalent disease category, with the primary etiological factors encompassing malnutrition, deficiencies in iron, folic acid, vitamin B12, and other micronutrients, schistosomiasis infection, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), as well as hereditary hemoglobin abnormalities such as thalassemia. The clinical impact of anemia varies according to the severity and duration of the condition. In addition to the unique physiological changes during pregnancy, anemia may also precipitate adverse gestational outcomes, including low birth weight and preterm delivery, with the degree and persistence of anemia playing a decisive role. Furthermore, severe non-gestational anemia can likewise engender a multitude of deleterious consequences, including low birth weight and premature birth. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment framework for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy, delving into the potential detrimental impacts of such conditions on maternal and offspring health, and proposing targeted therapeutic interventions and preventive measures accordingly.
iron deficiency during pregnancy, anemia, heavy menstrual bleeding
Zhang Yonghui, Zhu Lihong. Research progress on iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy. Frontiers in Medical Science Research (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 11: 59-65. https://doi.org/10.25236/FMSR.2024.061110.
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