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A mini review from #TheHematologist shows how important treating #IronDeficiency anemia is, especially for underdiagnosed female patients. This #NWHW, learn how you can care for your patients with anemia & other gynecologic conditions. 🧵👇🏽
How can you identify #IronDeficiency? Heavy menstrual bleeding is a risk factor.

👶 HMB is estimated to affect 18-38% of women of reproductive age

⬆️ HMB may be higher in perimenopausal individuals

📉 Non-anemic iron depletion is common & underdiagnosed. #NWHW Image
🤰 Pregnancy can also be a risk factor for #IronDeficiency due to ⬆️ iron req's, & it may increase risk of maternal complications like:

🥱 Fatigue
🧠 Postpartum depression | #MaternalMHmatters
🩸 Postpartum hemorrhage #NWHW Image
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I'm seeing a lot of flack directed at awareness weeks. I can see they are problematic and can be viewed as a cheap way of acknowledging an issue without addressing the root causes / issues underpinning them.
Particularly around mental health there is a justifiable anger about focus on certain more 'acceptable' forms over others and the gaping void between intent and outcome of 'talk to someone'.
Awareness weeks are a chance for people with lived experience to come forward, talk about it and encourage others to either talk of their own if ready or seek support.
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10-20% of pregnant women experience depression and/or anxiety during the perinatal period. (peri=around, natal=birth). #MaternalMHMatters #PerinatalMentalHealth
Maternal prenatal stress has been associated with a range of negative outcomes in the baby.. such as obstetric outcomes (e.g. preterm birth, low birth weight), emotional outcomes, behavioural outcomes and cognitive outcomes. Review: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
The biological basis for this is still poorly understood. More research is needed in this area to help identify early markers (as well as protective factors) and to help inform early interventions to ensure the best possible outcome for the mother and the baby.
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