Beth is a 16-year-old patient whose mother has brought her to the office because Beth is always complaining of being tired. Beth tells you that she has frequent headaches, and her feet are always cold. Her blood pressure is 100/64, and her heart rate is 84. When you ask if her menstrual periods are normal, she says she bleeds heavily for 7 or 8 days each month. Which of the following conditions might you suspect?

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Beth's symptoms of fatigue, frequent headaches, cold extremities, and heavy menstrual bleeding suggest iron-deficient anemia. These are common signs of anemia, which can result from significant blood loss during menstruation leading to iron deficiency.

Beth Is a 16-Year-Old Patient Whose Mother Has Brought Her