Question

A 45-year-old woman with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and iron‑deficiency anaemia. Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What does transfusion guidance suggest?

Accepted Answer

Transfuse at Hb <7 g/dL using restrictive strategy

Answer

Transfuse to Hb ≥12 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse now to Hb ≥10 g/dL

Answer

Transfuse only if symptomatic regardless of Hb

Answer

Do not transfuse because premenopausal

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with persistent abnormal uterine bleeding and iron‑deficiency anaemia. Hb 6.8 g/dL, hemodynamically stable. What does transfusion guidance suggest?