A Study of Serum Iron Status and Haematological Profile in Third Trimester Pregnancy in Manipur
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 12
Abstract
Introduction: The main cause of anaemia in child bearing age of female is iron deficiency accounting for a prevalence of 20-80% in female population. The increased iron requirements during pregnancy both by the women and infant may be regarded as the most vulnerable group to iron deficiency anaemia. Aim: To measure the haematological parameters in pregnant women in their last trimester by measuring haemoglobin level and RBC indices and to determine iron status in them by measuring serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and serum ferritin. Method: One hundred and fifty pregnant ladies in their third trimester whose haemoglobin level is below 11.0 gm/dl attending antenatal OPD or admitted in antenatal ward in Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur during the period from Feb 2013 to Mar 2016 were included in the study. Sixty randomly selected non-anaemic pregnant women in their last trimester were selected as controls. Complete blood count, peripheral blood smear, serum iron, TIBC and serum ferritin were measured. Results: Majority of the cases had mild to moderate anaemia. Out of the 150 cases, 68 % had iron levels between 41 -115 µg/dl and 10 % had iron level below 40 µg/dl. Transferrin saturation ≤15% was found in 10% of the cases. Serum ferritin level of 12 µg/l and below which is indicative of iron deficiency anaemia was found in 45 pregnant women
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Davina Hijam, Oinam Prabita Devi, Th. Ibetombi Devi
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