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Health Conditions
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
What is on the horizon?
Since IDA is caused by a deficiency of iron, it makes sense that the most effective treatment for it is iron supplementation. However, most commonly in the United States and other developed nations, the cause of IDA is not a deficiency of iron intake in the diet. Usually there is some other cause or underlying problem that is leading to a deficiency of iron and this problem needs to be corrected in order to effectively treat IDA. This is why most new treatment options for IDA are aimed at treating the underlying cause and not just the iron deficiency.
One example is oral contraceptive pills, or birth control pills, for women of childbearing age. Oral contraceptive pills usually result in a lighter menstrual flow. This decrease in blood loss can help prevent IDA from occurring. Some oral contraceptive pills also contain an iron supplement.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What is on the horizon?
