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Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle, not iron deficiency

Fatigue is common among teenage girls and can have a substantial impact on their everyday lives, including school attendance and social functioning.

Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle, not iron deficiency

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