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Feeling wiped out by your period? Unable to focus at work? Or perhaps you’re struggling with a workout you’d normally breeze through? You’re not alone. Truth is that many women feel persistently tired, foggy or unlike themselves only to be told it’s stress, a busy life, or just part of being a woman. But these symptoms aren’t normal, and you shouldn’t have to accept them. Push back. Ask whether low iron might be the hidden cause.  

Iron deficiency is surprisingly common in women, yet it often slips under the radar. Symptoms can develop slowly and become your ‘new normal’, making it harder to recognise that your body is trying to tell you something.1 

If you’re tired of feeling tired, it’s time to look deeper at the cause. Take back your energy. 

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Art against iron deficiency

Meet some of the talented artists bringing women's health into focus. Follow their creative journeys to help raise awareness of iron deficiency and learn why breaking the silence around women's health matters.

Not yourself? Check your symptoms

Not yourself? Check your symptoms

Run through a few simple questions to see if your symptoms could be related to low iron. This quick check can help you decide whether it’s time to have a conversation with your doctor.  

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Know iron. Know your body

Why iron matters

Understand how iron supports everyday health and performance.

What is iron deficiency?

Learn about iron deficiency (and anaemia) and why it’s so common in women.

Signs and symptoms

Spot common early warning signs like tiredness and trouble focusing.

Diagnosis

Find out how iron deficiency is diagnosed, including what tests to expect.

Treatment

Discover the different treatment options available for iron deficiency.

Resources

Access our symptom checker and doctor appointment checklist.

References

References:

  1. Pavord S. Iron deficiency in women – the silent debilitator. Available at: https://www.rcpath.org/static/dd4dafe5-d429-4259-bc2d45e67b456467/Iron-deficiency-in-women-the-silent-debilitator.pdf (Accessed August 2025).