Valerie presents to the clinic with menorrhagia. Her hemoglobin is 10.2 and her ferritin is 15 ng/mL. Initial treatment for her anemia would be:

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Valerie's low hemoglobin and ferritin levels suggest iron deficiency anemia. The initial treatment for this type of anemia would be oral iron therapy, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a dose of 325 mg ferrous sulfate three times per day. Therefore, the best choice of the given options would be D.

Valerie Presents to the Clinic with Menorrhagia