Iron deficiency is a global problem affecting up to 52% of pregnant women. It develops over time as iron stores are depleted. Symptoms of anemia appear once iron stores are completely depleted. Iron is important for transporting oxygen and producing red blood cells. Iron deficiency negatively impacts fertility by increasing fatigue and oxidative stress. It is the most common nutritional deficiency in women of reproductive age due to menstruation.

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DOES IRON
DEFICIENCY
AFFECT MY
FERTILITY?

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• All over the world, many women go through the entire
pregnancy without attaining the minimum required intake
of iron
• Extensive works of the literature revealed that iron
deficiency is a global nutritional problem affecting up to
52% of pregnant women
• Many of these women are symptomatic. Evidence quote
that Lack of proper weight gain during pregnancy is an
important predictor of iron deficiency
Iron deficiency

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• Anaemia is usually defined according to
haemoglobin levels (Hb level), which may vary
with age, gender, and ethnicity. Haemoglobin level
below 13 g/dL for males, and below 12 g/dL for
females is considered abnormal
• Haemoglobin levels of less than 11 g/dL at any
time during pregnancy are considered anaemic
Is anaemia, merely a symptom?

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• Once anaemia is recognized, the possibility of iron
deficiency should be considered
• Iron deficiency usually develops silently over time
and may not show any symptoms. Once iron stores
are completely depleted, symptoms of anaemia
appear
Is anaemia, merely a symptom?

5. • Iron is important for the transport of oxygen. An
average individual has 3-5 grams of iron in their
body.
• After absorption, iron gets attached to protein and
is transported into the bone marrow for the
production of red blood cells. Excess iron is stored
as ferritin, an easily available provider of iron
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Why iron is important to overall health?

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• Iron deficiency is the most common and
easily correctable nutritional deficiency for
women of reproductive age due to
menstruation.
• Along with fatigue and low energy levels, it
significantly impacts fertility
What are Iron Deficiency symptoms?

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• Iron deficiency and fertility often go hand in hand
• Iron deficiency increases oxidative stress
• Iron fertility symptoms are Fatigue, shortness of
breath, pale skin, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, and
cold feet and hands
What are Iron Deficiency symptoms?

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