Iron Status and Heavy Bleeding: Ferritin Testing and Recovery

Preventing microcytic anemia from heavy menstrual blood loss.

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Ferritin vs. Serum Iron

Ferritin measures cellular iron stores and should be evaluated alongside standard hemoglobin tests.

Maximizing dietary absorption through lean meats, cast-iron cooking, and vitamin C pairing.

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