New methods for the treatment and prevention of anemia during pregnancy
DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2024-7-1-4
Yu.E. Dobrokhotova, V.V. Romanovskaya, M.R. Narimanova
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russian Federation
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common extragenital pathology in pregnancy. Its relevance is determined by its impact on obstetric and perinatal outcomes, since iron deficiency negatively affects the course of pregnancy and fetal development. Timely detection, treatment, and prevention of iron deficiency conditions during pregnancy are necessary to reduce the risk of complications. The article discusses the main issues and criteria of rational diagnosis and modern approaches to the anemia treatment. It notes the importance of timely and full correction of iron deficiency to avoid the development of fetal neurocognitive disorders. Special attention is paid to the choice of iron products, the benefits and drawbacks of various forms of iron that limit their use in pregnant women. Separately, an innovative dosage form sucrosomal® iron is viewed, which can be considered as an effective means of treating this pathology. The article also presents the clinical studies and pharmacokinetic characteristics of oral sucrosomal iron, using which the necessary effect is achieved with lower doses in the absence of adverse events, which is of paramount importance during gestation.
Keywords: anemia of pregnancy, iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency, iron preparations, sucrosomal iron, sucrosome.
For citation: Dobrokhotova Yu.E., Romanovskaya V.V., Narimanova M.R. New methods for the treatment and prevention of anemia during pregnancy. Russian Journal of Woman and Child Health. 2024;7(1):26–34 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2618-8430-2024-7-1-4.
About the authors:
Yulia E. Dobrokhotova — Dr. Sc. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; 1, Ostrovityanov str., Moscow, 117997, Russian Federation; ORCID iD 0000-0002-7830-2290.
Valentiva V. Romanovskaya — C. Sc. (Med.), assistant of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; 1, Ostrovityanov str., Moscow, 117437, Russian Federation; ORCID iD 0000-0003-0413-5431.
Metanat R. Narimanova — C. Sc. (Med.), associate professor of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; 1, Ostrovityanov str., Moscow, 117437, Russian Federation; ORCID iD 0000-0003-0677-2952.
Contact information: Valentiva V. Romanovskaya, e-mail: valentinaromano2005@yandex.ru.
Financial Disclosure: no authors have a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned.
There is no conflict of interest.
Received 30.11.2023.
Revised 20.12.2023.
Accepted 15.01.2024.
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