ITO has received many requests from members concerning iron deficiency in the obstetrics and gynecology settings. We have therefore decided to highlight the Ob/Gyn section of ITO which contains articles about: anemia in women as well as iron deficiency in women, with information on iron deficiency symptoms and diagnosis using, for example, serum ferritin concentrations. Anemia in pregnancy is very common, as is iron deficiency in pregnancy and the postpartum. We have therfore included articles on anemia management with oral and IV iron therapy (such as iron sucrose, Venofer; and ferric gluconate, Ferrlecit), chronic anemia, severe anemia and iron deficiency anemia. Postpartum bleeding, uterine bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage are also of concern.

To view these articles please click on the folowing links: iron deficiency in the obstetrics and gynecology settings, Ob/Gyn section of ITO, anemia in women, iron deficiency in women, iron deficiency symptoms, serum ferritin concentrations, anemia in pregnancy, iron deficiency in pregnancy, anemia management, IV iron therapy, Venofer, chronic anemia, severe anemia, iron deficiency anemia, postpartum bleeding, uterine bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.

Perioperative anaemia management: consensus statement on the role of intravenous iron

On 27 March 2008, the British Journal of Anaesthesia published online, as part of its Advance Access section, a consensus statement on the perioperative use of intravenous (IV) iron as a transfusion alternative. This consnsus statement is issued by a multidisciplinary panel of physicians that was convened by the Network for Advancement of Transfusion Alternatives ...

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Wed, May 14, 2008

Injectafer® (Ferinject®): Recommendation of the FDA Advisory Committee: Recommendation for approval when oral iron treatment is ineffective

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News from the BCOG Congress

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New iron preparation

Studies concerning a new iron preparation were presented at recent congresses in gastroenterology, and ob/gyn. ...  More

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