An adult female presents to the clinic with menorrhagia. Her hemoglobin is 10.2 and her ferritin is 15 ng/mL. Initial treatment for her anemia is:

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The patient has iron deficiency anemia, indicated by low hemoglobin and ferritin levels. The standard initial treatment for significant iron deficiency anemia involves higher doses of iron, such as 325 mg of ferrous sulfate three times a day (tid), to replenish iron stores effectively. Lower doses or less frequent dosing may not be sufficient for correcting significant anemia.

An Adult Female Presents to the Clinic with Menorrhagia