Women's Health & Prevention
Anemia and nutrition in women
Finding and treating anemia and advising on healthy eating.
What it is
Anemia is common in women because of periods and pregnancy. It causes tiredness and makes pregnancy and surgery riskier.
Who it's for
Women with heavy periods, fatigue, or planning pregnancy or surgery.
What to expect
- A blood count and iron studies
- Treatment of the cause of blood loss
- Iron tablets or infusion and dietary advice
Common questions
Which foods help?
Doctors who provide this service
Dr. Gebresilassie Andualem
Head of Department; Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgeon · Gynecologic Oncology Fellow
- Laparoscopic myomectomy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Fibroids and pelvic masses
- Gynecologic cancer surgery
Dr. Haile Gilcha
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology · Feto-Maternal Medicine Subspecialist
- High-risk pregnancy
- Obstetric ultrasound
- Hypertension in pregnancy
- Diabetes in pregnancy
Dr. Mekonen Kebede
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Family planning
Dr. Sergute-sellassie Tebebe
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Ovarian cysts
- Menstrual disorders
- Postnatal care
Dr. Senayit Gebrewold
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology; OB/GYN Residency Coordinator
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Menopause care
- Contraception
- Resident training
Dr. Tsegazeab Tsehaye
Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Antenatal care
- Labor and delivery
- Gynecologic surgery
