08/14/2026
My 10 year old self was healed 😂 Hilary Duff
Why am I such a big advocate for iron infusions?
Because I see iron deficiency all the time in women—and I also see how easily the symptoms get normalized.
“You’re tired because you’re a mom and busy.”
“Hair loss is normal.”
“You’re probably just stressed.”
“Your periods are heavy, of course your iron is low.”
“Just go to sleep earlier.”
But common ≠ something we should ignore.
Iron deficiency can show up as fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, brain fog, headaches, hair shedding, restless legs and changes in mood or overall quality of life—and you can have iron deficiency before you ever develop anemia.
Oral iron is often our first-line option, and for many people, it works really well.
But not for everyone.
Some people experience significant GI side effects. Some struggle to absorb it. Some have ongoing losses that make it difficult to replenish their stores. And sometimes, despite months of appropriate supplementation, their iron status simply isn’t improving enough.
That’s when I think we need to be willing to have a conversation about IV iron.
An iron infusion isn’t something everyone with a low ferritin needs, and it isn’t without risks. It should be considered based on the full clinical picture—your bloodwork, symptoms, cause of the deficiency, response to oral treatment and medical history.
But it is an important treatment option.
And I want women to know that feeling exhausted, foggy and depleted shouldn’t automatically be written off as the price of menstruating, having babies, working, or being a mom.
I spend a LOT of time in practice investigating and treating iron deficiency, and recently I found myself on the other side of the conversation.
So yes—I got the iron infusion.
Because sometimes practicing what I preach means recognizing when “just keep taking your iron” isn’t getting us where we need to go.
So grateful for Megan Dunn, NP | Weight Loss & Hormones & our collaborative relationship 🫶
Have you ever been told your iron was “fine” despite still feeling symptomatic?