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Iron deficiency in perimenopause
Ferritin < 30 is deficient regardless of hemoglobin. Heavy perimenopausal bleeding is the top cause.
Written by the Kindr Health Editorial & Clinical TeamMedically reviewed by Kindr Health Clinical Team NPI 1609792902Published Last reviewed
Key points
- Check ferritin, not just Hb
- Target ferritin 70–100
- Treat heavy bleeding root cause
Frequently asked questions
Ferritin vs iron?
Ferritin is the storage tank — more sensitive.
Best supplement?
Ferrous bisglycinate is well tolerated.
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Written and medically reviewed by the Kindr Health Clinical Team · Published 2026-06-19 · Last reviewed 2026-07-01. Compounded medications are prepared by FDA-registered 503A pharmacies and are not FDA-approved drug products.