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Understanding The Life-Changing Benefits Of Iron Infusions For Anemia
Ever find yourself wrestling with the day, yearning for an elusive burst of energy that continually seems just out of reach? You’re not alone. Anemia,

Pregnancy Hematology
As hematologists focused on women’s health, we’ve been seeing pregnant women who have iron deficiency, clotting, and low platelet counts. For many years, it has

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