IRON DEFICIENCY IN WOMEN

Iron deficiency is the leading cause of years lived with disability among women globally. At every stage of life, women are particularly exposed to this risk, due to both their greater physiological needs and the prevalence of chronic diseases that disproportionately affect them.

Numerous factors contribute

to an increased need for iron, including conditions unique to women such as menstrual bleeding, puberty, childbirth, breastfeeding and anomalous uterine hemorrhages.

1 in 2 women

reports suffering from heavy menstrual bleeding. Menstrual bleeding is the principal cause of iron deficiency in women of fertile age.

Up to 70% of women

report a poor adherence to traditional iron-based products due to the presence of collateral effects such as constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps and nausea.

Every stage of a woman’s life presents its own challenges, making it necessary to carefully balance iron intake. For this reason, it is essential to have treatments that are not only efficient at restoring optimal levels of iron, but that are well tolerated and promote therapeutic continuity. Good compliance with treatment is key in ensuring lasting results and long-term health.