Comparison of Oral vs Intravenous Iron Therapy for the Treatment of Postpartum Anemia

Postpartum anemia is a common condition associated with adverse maternal outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of oral iron therapy versus intravenous iron therapy in women with postpartum anemia.

This randomized, open-label, parallel-group study was conducted at Shahida Islam Medical College and Hospital, Lodhran, Pakistan. Women diagnosed with postpartum anemia who fulfilled the eligibility criteria were randomly allocated using a lottery method to receive either intravenous iron (ferric carboxymaltose) or oral iron therapy (ferrous sulfate). The primary outcome was the change in hemoglobin level from baseline to 6 weeks of follow-up.