Selective Use of Recombinant Human Erythropoietin in Pregnant Patients with Severe Anemia or Nonresponsive to Iron Sucrose Alone

Abstract

This study shows an effective treatment regimen for patients with various degrees of anemia in pregnancy. Iron sucrose is a safe and effective treatment option. In cases of severe iron deficiency anemia or poor response to parenteral iron therapy additional administration of rhEPO might be considered. However, the mechanism for not responding to intravenous iron therapy despite iron deficiency anemia still remains unclear to a large extent.