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Low Platelet Counts During Pregnancy
Many pregnant women develop low platelet counts during pregnancy. This is usually discovered by routine blood count testing at 26 weeks and during the third
Weighing the Risks of Oral Contraceptives
As a hematologist, I specialize in weighing the risks against the benefits for taking estrogen-containing oral contraceptive medications. There is strong evidence that these medications
Iron Infusions Gain Steam
The most common nutrient deficiency is low iron. It is especially common among women because iron is lost by menstrual bleeding and pregnancies. As a
Many Women Have Very Low Iron and Don’t Realize It
Iron deficiency occurs in 25% of all women who have menstrual periods. It affects the whole body, because all the muscles of the body require
The Iron Revolution is Here
When I started Heme On Call, the country’s first telemedicine-based hematology practice, I sought to reform the way expert hematology advice was provided: online, from
Women Can Take TXA to Decrease Menstrual Bleeding
Many women have heavy menstrual bleeding and don’t realize it. You may think it’s normal to have a lot of bleeding the first few days