Question

A 32-year-old woman presents with fatigue and heavy menstrual bleeding. Hb is 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL, ferritin 8 µg/L. According to Australian iron deficiency guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous iron once or twice daily

Answer

Intravenous iron immediately for all patients

Answer

Packed red cell transfusion for all with Hb below 100 g/L

Answer

No treatment; observe as this is physiological

Answer

Vitamin B12 injections

Practice question

A 32-year-old woman presents with fatigue and heavy menstrual bleeding. Hb is 90 g/L, MCV 72 fL, ferritin 8 µg/L. According to Australian iron deficiency guidelines, what is the most appropriate initial treatment?