Comparative study of oral iron and intravenous iron therapy in pregnancy induced anemia.

Pregnancy-induced anemia, primarily caused by iron deficiency, poses significant risks to maternal and fetal health, especially in developing countries. Oral iron therapy is commonly used but has limitations due to poor compliance and gastrointestinal side effects. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the efficacy and tolerability of oral versus intravenous iron therapy in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia. Results show that intravenous iron significantly improves hemoglobin levels more effectively and with fewer adverse effects than oral iron. This study advances knowledge by highlighting intravenous iron as a superior treatment option for rapid correction of pregnancy-induced anemia.