Postpartum Anemia After 35: Fatigue, Iron Testing, and Recovery Questions

Fatigue is expected after childbirth, but profound exhaustion, dizziness, breathlessness, palpitations, headaches, or weakness may deserve more than the explanation that a new parent is simply tired. Blood loss during birth and iron deficiency that began during pregnancy can contribute to postpartum anemia. Symptoms overlap with sleep deprivation, infection, thyroid changes, mood conditions, cardiopulmonary problems, … Ler mais

Heavy Periods in Perimenopause After 35: Patterns, Iron, and When to Seek Care

Periods can become heavier, longer, closer together, or less predictable during the perimenopausal years. Hormone fluctuations may contribute, but heavy bleeding should not automatically be dismissed as a normal consequence of being over 35. Fibroids, adenomyosis, polyps, thyroid conditions, bleeding disorders, pregnancy-related causes, medications, and changes in the uterine lining can overlap. A calm evaluation … Ler mais