Question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of fatigue and heavy menstrual bleeding. Her Hb is 90 g/L, and ferritin is 10 µg/L. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulphate 200 mg TDS

Answer

Tranexamic acid 1 g TDS

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IV iron infusion

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Blood transfusion

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Refer to gynaecology

Practice question

A 30-year-old woman presents with a 2-month history of fatigue and heavy menstrual bleeding. Her Hb is 90 g/L, and ferritin is 10 µg/L. What is the most appropriate initial treatment?