IV vs. oral iron for anemia after c-section and depression risk
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Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares intravenous (IV) iron with oral iron pills to treat anemia after a C-section, and looks at whether iron treatment affects the risk of postpartum depression. You may be eligible if you had a C-section, are at least 18, delivered at 32 weeks or later, have mild to moderate anemia, and low iron stores.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You delivered your baby by C-section (planned or emergency)
- You were at least 32 weeks pregnant when you delivered
- Your hemoglobin (red blood cell level) is between 8.0 and 10.0 g/dL within 3 days after delivery
- Your iron level is low (ferritin 100 or less, or transferrin saturation 20% or less)
- You have a low score on a depression screening questionnaire (EPDS below 11, and you answered 'never' to the last question)
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