scholarly journals Latent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: effects on maternal and fetal health, possible ways to solve the problem

2021 ◽  
pp. 170-173
Author(s):  
A. P. Magomedova ◽  
N. A. Lomova ◽  
T. Eh. Karapetyan ◽  
E. Yu. Amiraslanov

Iron deficiency with or without anemia in pregnant women is quite common today. In fact, anemia affects nearly 30% of women of reproductive age, and its prevalence among pregnant women is estimated to be 38% worldwide. Although iron deficiency (IR) is not the only cause of anemia, it is the most prevalent one. Anemia-reduction strategies among pregnant women are often ineffective, and severe anemia can greatly increase the risk of maternal mortality, as reported by WHO. Now therefore, the current guidelines for screening and treatment of ID-anemia (IDA) in pregnant women and new-borns require change. Severe anemia can greatly increase the risk of maternal death and adversely affect a developing fetus and new-born. In this review, we analyse the available data on the epidemiology and the effects of iron deficiency on mothers and infants, current treatment strategies and screening recommendations, as well as examine the treatment of IDA in pregnant women and newborns and the problem of poor compliance in patients with latent iron deficiency. A continuous long-term course of administration of oral iron supplements is one of the components of success in the treatment of IDA, and particularly latent forms of iron deficiency in pregnant women. It is often the case that poor patients’ compliance with therapy leads to poor treatment outcomes and misleading conclusions about the ineffectiveness of oral iron dosage forms in the battle against IDA. The data we have analysed suggest the possibility of increasing compliance with IDA treatment in pregnant women.

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
Gazi Sharmin Sultana ◽  
Syed Aminul Haque ◽  
Ayatunnesa ◽  
Md MA Muttalib ◽  
Md Quddusur Rahman

Background: Detection of iron deficiency early during pregnancy is essential for correct management. Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a new routine parameter in fully automated hematology analyzer that can give the idea of early iron deficiency before Hb%. This study was aimed to see the role of red cell distribution width and Hb% in determining early iron deficiency in pregnant women.Methods: In this study 190 pregnant women were included. CBC including Hb% and RDW and iron profile were done. RDW were compared with Hb% in various stages of iron deficiency.Results: RDW was more significant than Hb level in latent iron deficiency when Hb level was normal (p<0.05). In mild and moderate iron deficiency anemia, RDW was increased progressively though Hb level was reduced. In this study RDW had sensitivity 82.3% and specificity 97.4%. Whereas Hb level had sensitivity 56.6% and specificity 90.9% for iron deficiency.Conclusion: Latent iron deficiency without other complicating disease could be screened out early by increased RDW when Hb% was normal.Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal Vol. 9, No. 2: Jul 2018, P 137-141


Blood ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 138 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 3076-3076
Author(s):  
Rebecka Hansen ◽  
Joergen Kurtzhals ◽  
Bjarne Styrishave ◽  
Charlotte Holm

Abstract Introduction: Hepcidin, the master regulator of iron economy, is decreased during pregnancy to facilitate adequate iron transfer across the placenta. Conversely, iron need increases substantially during pregnancy often leading to iron deficiency and subsequently anemia. The PREG-01 Study compared the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) ferric derisomaltose (FDI) vs. oral iron in treating persistent iron deficiency in pregnant women. The study found FDI to be efficacious and well-tolerated in pregnancy and the proportion of non-anaemic patients throughout the course of the study was significantly lower in the FDI group. In this analysis, we investigated the effect of baseline hepcidin on the response to IV and oral iron therapy. Methods: PREG-01 was a single-centre, open-label, randomized controlled trial. Women 14-21 weeks pregnant with persistent iron deficiency (ferritin&lt;30 µg/L despite oral iron treatment) received a single intravenous 1000 mg dose of FDI (n=100) or 100 mg elemental oral iron daily combined with ascorbic acid (n=101). Hemoglobin (Hb), ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT%) levels were captured at baseline and monitored throughout the study. The effect of baseline hepcidin on achieving non-anemic status (Hb ≥ 11 g/dL) at all study visits and the effect on change in Hb, ferritin and TSAT% were investigated by estimating odds ratios from a logistic regression model with treatment as factor and interaction between treatment and baseline hepcidin. The odds ratio estimate is for an increment in baseline hepcidin of 1 ng/mL. Results: Mean [standard deviation (SD)] baseline Hb was 11.97 (0.93) g/dL in the FDI group and 11.75 (0.91) g/dL in the oral iron group. Baseline hepcidin was 6.42 ng/mL in the FDI and 5.32 ng/mL in the oral iron group. Baseline hepcidin was not associated with the ability to achieve non-anaemic status either in the FDI (OR 0.98; 95% CI: 0.87-1.09) or the oral iron group (OR 0.96; 95% CI: 0.88-1.05). No statistically significant associations were found between baseline hepcidin and change in Hb, ferritin or TSAT% throughout the study (Figure 1). Conclusions: In a population of pregnant women with iron deficiency, but otherwise healthy, baseline hepcidin was overall low. Although there was a trend for an association between baseline hepcidin and Hb response to oral iron only, baseline hepcidin did not predict the response to iron therapy. Figure 1 Figure 1. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare. OffLabel Disclosure: Ferric Derisomaltose is an IV iron preparation indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in the US.


Anemia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Saleema Wani ◽  
Mariyam Noushad ◽  
Shabana Ashiq

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) during pregnancy arises because of preexisting inadequate stores or complex physiological changes and can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. Oral iron, either as iron sulfate or fumarate, with or without folic acid, is the most commonly used treatment for IDA in pregnancy. Intravenous (IV) iron has a role in the treatment of IDA in pregnancy, particularly in women who present late, display severe anemia (Hb ≤ 9 g/dL), or risk factors, and are intolerant/noncompliant of oral iron. Previously, administration of IV iron was minimal, owing to potentially serious anaphylactic reactions. Recently, new IV iron products have been developed, offering better compliance, tolerability, efficacy, and a good safety profile. Our study aimed to assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of IV ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) in the treatment of IDA in pregnant women in the UAE. Data from 1001 pregnant women who received at least one administration of FCM (500, 1000, or 1500 mg) during their second or third trimester of pregnancy (2 years backward from study initiation) were collected retrospectively from electronic medical records at Corniche Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Results showed that 41.4% of the women were able to achieve an increase of ≥2 g/dL in blood hemoglobin overall. A change of ≥2 g/dL was achieved by 27.5% of women administered a dose of 500 mg, 39.2% of women administered a dose of 1000 mg, and 63.9% of women administered a dose of 1500 mg of IV FCM. This indicates a directly proportional relationship between increasing IV FCM dose and the increase of ≥2 g/dL in blood hemoglobin. A total of 7 (0.7%) women reported mild, nonserious adverse events during the study. Within the limits of this retrospective study, IV FCM therapy was safe and effective in increasing the mean hemoglobin of pregnant women with IDA.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-116
Author(s):  
Gazi Sharmin Sultana ◽  
Syed Aminul Haque ◽  
Farzana Akonjee Mishu ◽  
Md MA Muttalib ◽  
Md Quddusur Rahman

Background: Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a routine parameter in fully automated hematology auto analyzer, can give the idea of iron deficiency before haemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume in early iron deficiency or latent stage. Patient can be benefited by doing complete blood count including RDW for the diagnosis of early iron deficiency as a cheaper test than iron profile. This study was aimed to predict early iron deficiency by RDW, mean corpuscular volume and haemoglobin concentration in pregnant women. Methods: In this study, 190 pregnant women were included from Gynae and Obstetric outdoor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University from august 2008-2009. Complete blood count including haemoglobin percentage, mean corpuscular volume and RDW and iron profile were done. RDW was compared with haemoglobin concentration and mean corpuscular volume in various stages of iron deficiency. Results: RDW was more significant than haemoglobin concentration in latent iron deficiency when haemoglobin level was normal (p<0.05). In mild and moderate iron deficiency anemia, RDW was increased progressively though haemoglobin level was reduced. RDW was more significant than mean corpuscular volume level in latent iron deficiency, mild and moderate iron deficiency anemia. The difference of mean corpuscular volume and RDW was statistically significant (p<0.05) in latent iron deficiency, mild iron deficiency anaemia and moderate iron deficiency anaemia (p value of 0.001, 0.001 and 0.011). In this study RDW had sensitivity 82.3% and specificity 97.4%. haemoglobin concentration and mean corpuscular volume had sensitivity 56.6% and 29.2 % and specificity 90.9% and 98.7 % respectively. Based on the receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curves RDW had the best area (0.925) under curve compared to haemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume. Conclusion: Latent iron deficiency without other existing disease like haemoglobinopathy, early folate / vit B12 deficiency could be predicted early by increased RDW when haemoglobin concentration and mean corpuscular volume were normal. Birdem Med J 2019; 9(2): 111-116


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1925-1929
Author(s):  
Hasri Zaemah Holimah ◽  
Risqi Dewi Aisyah

AbstractAnemia is defined as a condition with Hb levels in the blood below the normal 11gr/dL, anemia in Indonesia that often occurs is iron deficiency anemia. According to WHO that pregnant women who experience iron deficiency are around 35-37% and will increase with gestational age, iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women has a bad impact on both the mother and the fetus. Pregnant women with severe anemia are more likely to have premature labor and have low birth weight (LBW) babies and increase perinatal mortality. The design method used in this case describes midwifery care in pregnant women with anemia. Data was collected by anamnesis physical examination method, through inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion. For this reason, midwives are expected to provide care to overcome anemia in pregnancy so that it does not cause ongoing problemsKeywords: Anemia; Pregnancy AbstrakAnemia didefinisikan sebagai kondisi dengan kadar Hb dalam darah di bawah normal 11gr/dL, anemia di indonesia yang sering terjadi adalah anemia defisiensi zat besi. Menurut WHO bahwa ibu hamil yang mengalami defisiensi besi sekitar 35-37% dan akan semakin meningkat seiring dengan usia kehamilan, anemia defisiensi zat besi pada ibu hamil mempunyai dampak buruk baik pada ibunya maupun pada janin yang dikandungnya. ibu hamil dengan anemia berat lebih memungkinkan terjadinya partus premature dan memiliki bayi berat badan lahir rendah (BBLR) serta meningkatkan kematian perinatal. Rancangan metode yang dilakukan pada kasus ini menggambarkan asuhan kebidanan pada kehamilan dengan anemia. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode anamnesa pemeriksaan fisik, melalui inspeksi, palpasi, auskltasi, perkusi. Untuk itu bidan di harapkan dapat memberikan asuhan untuk mengatasi anemia pada kehamilan sehingga tidak menimbulkan masalah yang berkelanjutanKata kunci: Anemia;Kehamilan


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