Jun

21

2022

My patient has iron deficiency anemia. She is currently premenopausal. Does she need a gastrointestinal (GI) work up for GI source of blood loss?

By William Aird

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My patient has iron deficiency anemia. She is currently premenopausal. Does she need a gastrointestinal (GI) work up for GI source of blood loss?

Guidance varies by professional organization.

2021 AGA clinical practice guidelines on the gastrointestinal evaluation of iron deficiency anemia:

2021 British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) guideline on management of iron deficiency:

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