Primary Care

Iron Homeostasis   

Questions discussed in this category


Do you avoid certain IV formulations in this population? Are there special considerations for premedications in this population?

Primary care providers often check iron studies during workup for fatigue, even if anemia is not present. 

ACOG 2021 practice guidelines use ferritin >30 ng/mL.

Are there specific safety or efficacy benefits associated with prolonged infusion times in this population?

What is the ideal approach for female adolescent athletes if they have complaints of fatigue and dizziness and are diagnosed with mild iron deficiency...

Patient with ferritin level <1000 ng/mL and no evidence of end-organ damage


Papers discussed in this category


American journal of hematology, 2016-06

Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program, 2023 Dec 08

American journal of hematology, 2011-10

The American journal of medicine, 2017-12

Obstetrics and gynecology, 2023 May 03

American journal of hematology, 2024 Jan 29

Pediatric blood & cancer, 2024 Aug 03