Modern Methods of Diagnosing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women and Criteria for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Ferrotherapy

Abstract

Anemia in pregnant women remains a serious problem of extragenital pathology in obstetrics, this indicator is 15-80%. [1]. The issue of determining the etiology of anemia in pregnant women is especially relevant. Since it is iron deficiency anemia (iron deficiency anemia) in 80% of cases, the attending physician prescribes iron supplements without conducting confirmatory diagnostic tests. If there is no effect from taking the drug by mouth, the doctor often decides to increase the dose or give intravenous iron. However, it is known that parenteral administration of iron preparations causes the risk of double complications in the woman and the fetus [2]. Oral administration of high doses of iron supplements may increase gastrointestinal side effects [3]. In addition, anemia in pregnancy is not always caused by iron deficiency.