Haematological and Peripheral Blood Smear Response to Two Months of Oral Iron Therapy in Anaemic Adult Females: A Paired Study from West Tripura, India

Background

Anaemia is a common health problem among women of reproductive age. Local studies from Tripura have reported anaemia in young women and have highlighted the possible contribution of menstrual and nutritional factors. This study evaluated haematological parameters and peripheral blood smear findings in anaemic adult females before and after oral iron therapy.