Anemia most frequently happens when your blood contains low levels of iron. Iron is used in red blood cells to bind oxygen for transport throughout the body. Millions of women may suffer iron deficit anemia – many times without even knowing it. Experts estimate about 27 percent of women of reproductive age have anemia.
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by complex GYN conditions like uterine fibroids or adenomyosis can lead to anemia. Prolonged, heavy bleeding causes the body’s supplies of iron to be exhausted.
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by complex GYN conditions like uterine fibroids or adenomyosis can lead to anemia. Prolonged, heavy bleeding causes the body’s supplies of iron to be exhausted.
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Anemia: Know the Signs
The most common sign of anemia is fatigue that shows limited improvement with rest. Unfortunately, today’s demanding lifestyles mean women experience this without knowing it is connected to a medical issue.
Fatigue is often accompanied by other symptoms of iron deficiency, such as:
If you experience these symptoms, you should see a physician for an evaluation.
As anemia progresses, complications become systemic and severe. Heart failure, angina, long-term arrhythmia and heart attack all become more likely as anemia goes untreated. Even so-called “mild” anemia is a serious matter. More about the dangers in this CIGC blog.
Treat GYN Conditions With Advanced GYN Surgery
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by GYN conditions such as fibroids and adenomyosis can be relieved with minimally invasive GYN surgery. Fibroids can be removed via myomectomy to preserve fertility, or hysterectomy as definitive treatment. The only definitive treatment for adenomyosis is hysterectomy.
CIGC founders Dr. Natalya Danilyants and Dr. Paul J. MacKoul use advanced surgical techniques to perform laparoscopic procedures. LAAM is used to achieve fibroid removal with preservation of the uterus for fertility. DualPortGYN is used to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy. Women recover in less than 2 weeks after these procedure.
Get In Touch
Call 888-SURGERY or contact us online to get in touch with a CIGC specialist. Our patients have shared their experience online, on doctor review sites: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews. Out-of-town patients can look into our travel program.
The most common sign of anemia is fatigue that shows limited improvement with rest. Unfortunately, today’s demanding lifestyles mean women experience this without knowing it is connected to a medical issue.
Fatigue is often accompanied by other symptoms of iron deficiency, such as:
- Pale skin
- Accelerated or irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath, potentially with chest pain
- Dizziness, difficulty concentrating or remembering
- Cold hands and feet
- Headaches
If you experience these symptoms, you should see a physician for an evaluation.
As anemia progresses, complications become systemic and severe. Heart failure, angina, long-term arrhythmia and heart attack all become more likely as anemia goes untreated. Even so-called “mild” anemia is a serious matter. More about the dangers in this CIGC blog.
Treat GYN Conditions With Advanced GYN Surgery
Heavy menstrual bleeding caused by GYN conditions such as fibroids and adenomyosis can be relieved with minimally invasive GYN surgery. Fibroids can be removed via myomectomy to preserve fertility, or hysterectomy as definitive treatment. The only definitive treatment for adenomyosis is hysterectomy.
CIGC founders Dr. Natalya Danilyants and Dr. Paul J. MacKoul use advanced surgical techniques to perform laparoscopic procedures. LAAM is used to achieve fibroid removal with preservation of the uterus for fertility. DualPortGYN is used to perform minimally invasive hysterectomy. Women recover in less than 2 weeks after these procedure.
Get In Touch
Call 888-SURGERY or contact us online to get in touch with a CIGC specialist. Our patients have shared their experience online, on doctor review sites: Dr. Natalya Danilyants Reviews | Dr. Paul MacKoul Reviews. Out-of-town patients can look into our travel program.