Abstract: Iron is an essential micronutrient. Three-quarters of the anemia
were related to iron deficiency in menstruating women. Women
of childbearing age are at increased risk for iron-deficiency
anemia because of blood loss during their monthly periods. Because
their menstrual flow is reduced, OC users may lose only
one-third to one-half the blood iron that other women lose
during menstruation. in menstruating women, those using intrauterine
devices had significantly lower serum ferritin levels
than those without contraception, and much lower than those
using oral contraception. All causes of bleeding manifested by
hypermenorrhea or polymenorrhea can lead to iron deficiency
anemia. Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia will depend on
the cause and severity of the condition. Treatments may include
dietary changes, supplements or medicines. The goals
of treating iron-deficiency anemia are to treat its underlying
cause and restore normal levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin,
and iron. Keywords: iron deficiency, anemia, oral contraception;
intrauterine device, iron supplementation Keywords: iron deficiency, anemia, oral contraceptive, intrauterine
device, iron supplement