You’re still suffering from low ferritin after giving birth half a year ago. It makes you wonder whether the oral iron supplement you’re taking is being absorbed by your body. In the meantime, you continue to find clumps of hair in your shower drain while you exhaust yourself carrying out your day-to-day activities.
Most female patients in need of IV iron are postpartum or those with heavy menstrual cycles. They are often in the so-called “ferritin gray zone” wherein iron stores are between 15 and 30 ng/mL, fatigue and hair shedding are usual symptoms, yet their blood work appears normal. Many postpartum patients experience such symptoms that oral iron might be unable to treat.
OBs across Camelback Country Club Estates, Mummy Mountain, and Clearwater Hills may be flagging low ferritin but unfortunately do not provide iron infusions themselves for a fast fix.
An infusion suite visit at a Phoenix or Scottsdale medical center means losing half your day to clinical waiting rooms, valley traffic, and hospital parking structures. Meanwhile, oral iron not only takes months to take effect but also comes with uncomfortable side effects like constipation and stomach cramps. Another alternative is a mobile IV service at home, which makes infusion sessions hassle-free and more personal.