Iron Deficiency Anemia & Women's Health Conditions
About 1 in 5 women of childbearing age has IDA
1 in 5 women of
childbearing age
has IDA
Women of childbearing age are at a higher risk for developing IDA due to blood loss during long or abnormally heavy menstrual periods, or bleeding fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in or on the uterus. Blood loss during childbirth can also cause low levels of iron in women.
Mild to moderate IDA may have no signs or symptoms, but as it progresses, IDA can cause fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, headache, dizziness or brittle nails. In certain rare instances, severe IDA may also lead to heart problems, infections and depression.
IDA SURVEY RESULTS - CAROUSEL
IDA SURVEY RESULTS
A recent survey about IDA was conducted with over 1,000 women between the age of 18-65
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Half (51%) of the women not diagnosed with IDA have experienced a potential IDA symptom in the last 12 months
31% OF THEM SAID THEY HAVEN'T DISCUSSED ANY OF THEIR POTENTIAL IDA SYMPTOMS WITH THIER HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
Although 9 out 10 (90%) women pay close attention to changes in their body
62% SAY THEY ONLY VISIT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER
IF THEY EXPERIENCED SEVERE SYMPTOMS
Of the women who reported having at least one risk factor of IDA
ONLY 33% THOUGHT THEY WERE
AT RISK FOR THE CONDITION
78% of women wish they had a better
understanding of IDA
86% BELIEVE MORE EDUCATION
IS NEEDED ABOUT IDA RISK FACTORS
Carrie Ann's Story
Getting tested for IDA may help make sure your women's health condition isn’t adversely affecting your iron levels and impacting your health.
Diagnosing & Treating IDA