By Dr. Claudia Welch

If you’re reading this with heavy eyelids, feeling like you’re moving through molasses, or finding yourself breathless after simple tasks, you’re not alone. Anemia—whether from heavy menstrual bleeding, postpartum blood loss, surgery, or any other cause—can leave us feeling like a shadow of ourselves. While this condition affects women disproportionately due to menstruation and childbirth, anyone who has experienced significant blood loss can find themselves in this exhausti...