Carenza di ferro in esame del sangue per le donne. What does low iron level in blood mean for female?

Lower limit of total serum iron test (TSI) for female is 26µg/dL (or 4.6 μmol/L).

Women of childbearing age may acquire iron deficiency anemia because they lose significant amounts of blood each month during their menstrual cycle. Women have a higher risk of iron deficiency compared with men.

Anemia is sometimes treatable, but certain types of anemia may be lifelong. If the cause is dietary iron deficiency, eating more iron-rich foods will usually correct the anemia. Alternatively, intravenous iron can be administered.