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24th July 2024

A 32-year-old female presents to the GP following initiation of oral iron replacement

A 32-year-old female presents to the GP following initiation of oral iron replacement for iron-deficiency anaemia secondary to menorrhagia which is now controlled with the Mirena coil.

Her bloods on presentation:
Hb (115 – 165 g/​L) 92 g/L
MCV (80 – 100 fL) 76 fL

Her bloods today:
Hb (115 – 165 g/L) 124 g/L
MCV (80 – 100 fL) 86 fL

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