Age

21–55

Sex

FEMALE

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

1. Self-identify as black/African American and/or Hispanic/Latino
2. Has had a menstrual period in the last 6 months
3. Hemoglobin (Hgb) by point of care (POC) test is less than 12.0 g/dL and greater than or equal to 7.0 g/dL
4. Able to read, write, and communicate in Spanish and/or English

1. Received iron infusion in the past month
2. Recent (within the last 4 weeks) or anticipated major surgery with anesthesia for greater than 30 minutes within the next 3 months
3. Undergone Bariatric (i.e. weight-loss) Surgery including Gastric Bypass Surgery, Gastric Sleeve Surgery or other Bariatric Surgery
4. Diagnosed with anemia related to a condition other than iron deficiency, such as thalassemia or sickle cell disease or are a carrier.
5. Diagnosed with cancer (not including thyroid, cervical, or non-melanoma skin cancer)
6. Currently or within the last 3 months experiencing bloody or black tarry stools
7. Currently or within the last 3 months vomiting blood or emesis that resembles dark coffee grounds
8. Currently pregnant women
9. Hgb by POC test is less than 7.0 g/dL

Menstruation and Anemia Research: A Community Health Study