Dear Dr. Roach: I was prescribed iron for a low iron level due to “microcytic anemia.” I couldn’t tolerate oral iron because of constipation and hemorrhoids, so my doctor prescribed iron infusions.

Low iron saturation occurs when the amount of iron in the blood decreases below the recommended range. Measuring transferrin is one way to determine iron saturation. Iron saturation refers to the ...

Across various aspects of modern life, women frequently report feeling exhausted, attributing it to their hectic schedules. Nevertheless, healthcare providers indicate that overlooked low iron levels ...