Anemia is the most common blood disorder where the blood’s ability to carry oxygen is impaired. It is a problem with the red blood cells – either there are too few red blood cells or the oxygen-carrying ability of these cells are lower than normal. When it is associated with insufficient iron, an essential mineral required for red blood cell formation, then it is known as iron-deficiency anemia. This is the most common type of anemia and is mainly seen in females for several gender-specific reasons. However, iron-deficiency anemia can also occur in men and is sometimes due to common reasons that many people do not know. Blood loss, inadequate production of new red blood cells and abnormal destruction of red blood cells are one of the three ways in which anemia arises in any person. Iron Deficiency Anemia in Men It is important to understand why iron-deficiency anemia is more common in women. Females of reproductive age are more likely to have iron deficiency anemia because of menstrual bleeding. However, this does not mean that every menstruating female will experience this problem. Women who tend to experience heavy menstrual bleeding are obviously at greater risk of iron deficiency anemia. … Continue reading 6 Causes of Low Iron Anemia in Men