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Iron IV Therapy

Repletion for patients oral iron has failed.

Iron IV therapy delivers iron directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system so your body can rebuild healthy iron stores faster and more comfortably than oral supplements allow. It's ideal for patients with a diagnosed iron deficiency who need relief from fatigue without the GI side effects of oral iron.

FormatAbout 90 minutes
CadenceWeekly series, typically 5 infusions
InvestmentFrom $320
CreditsFrom 16 creditsMember PricingFrom $272
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Overview

Iron, delivered straight to the bloodstream.

Iron IV therapy delivers iron directly into circulation, bypassing digestion entirely, so your body can rebuild healthy stores faster and more comfortably than oral supplements allow. It's built for patients with a diagnosed deficiency from heavy cycles, pregnancy, GI absorption issues, chronic illness, or low dietary intake, who need relief from fatigue without the gut side effects oral iron brings.

  • ✓Rapidly replenishes low iron stores
  • ✓Supports healthy energy levels and reduces fatigue
  • ✓Bypasses the GI side effects common with oral iron
  • ✓Supports healthy hemoglobin and red blood cell production
  • ✓Delivered under direct medical supervision for safety
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Who it's for

Designed for specific patterns, not everyone.

01

Iron deficiency confirmed by recent bloodwork, with or without anemia

02

Heavy menstrual cycles, pregnancy, or postpartum depletion

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GI absorption issues, chronic illness, or low dietary iron intake

04

Patients who cannot tolerate oral iron's GI side effects

What's included

The full scope of care.

Iron IV infusion (100mg): $325

A single-dose infusion for lighter repletion needs, dosed to your labs.

Iron IV infusion (200mg): $425

A higher-dose infusion for larger iron deficits, calculated to your weight and hemoglobin.

Weekly infusion series

Package pricing for patients completing a multi-week protocol. Your provider will confirm what's right for you.

Provider order required

Every infusion requires a provider order and iron and ferritin labs from the last 4 weeks. We can draw them at your first visit.

The experience

A window seat, and a steady drip.

Settle into the infusion lounge while iron is delivered slowly and steadily, with a nurse monitoring your vitals throughout. Most patients read, work, or simply enjoy the quiet. Plan on about 90 minutes from check-in to discharge.

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Why Alive and Well

Iron repletion, built into a bigger plan.

Our functional medicine team looks past the infusion itself, pairing every protocol with nutrition and lifestyle guidance so your iron stores stay stable long after the series ends, instead of drifting back down.

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Clinical detail

We read every value against functional optimal ranges and your own history, then explain what each one means for the plan.

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The labs

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Ferritin

Storage iron: the number that explains fatigue and hair loss long before hemoglobin falls.

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Transferrin saturation

Distinguishes true deficiency from inflammatory sequestration.

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hs-CRP

Inflammation falsely elevates ferritin and must be read alongside it.

Getting started

From prep to post-care.

Four steps, timed around your labs and how your body responds.

01

Before your appointment

Eat a meal or snack 1 to 2 hours ahead and stay well hydrated for the 24 hours prior. Your provider order and iron and ferritin labs (drawn within the last 4 weeks) need to be on file.

A nurse reviewing a patient's history before an iron infusion
02

Vitals & check-in

A nurse checks your vitals, reviews your labs and history, and settles you into the infusion suite.

A nurse monitoring a patient during an iron infusion
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The infusion

Iron is infused slowly with continuous monitoring and vital sign checks throughout.

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Post-treatment monitoring

About 30 minutes of monitoring after the infusion completes, before you're cleared to head out.

Questions

Before you book.

Do I need a provider order and labs before booking?

Yes. Every infusion requires a provider order plus iron and ferritin labs from the last 4 weeks. Alive and Well patients typically have these on file; if you're seeing an outside provider, have them email the order and labs ahead of your visit.

How should I prepare?

Eat a meal or snack 1 to 2 hours before your appointment to help prevent nausea, and stay well hydrated for the 24 hours leading up to your infusion.

How long does an appointment take?

About 90 minutes start to finish, including vitals, the infusion itself, and post-treatment monitoring. Appointments must be booked at least 2 days in advance.

How many infusions will I need?

Most patients complete one infusion per week for about 5 weeks, though your provider will confirm the protocol based on your labs. Energy typically shifts in 2 to 4 weeks, with full ferritin recovery around 6 to 8.

When are repeat labs needed?

We recheck ferritin and CBC after your fifth infusion before continuing treatment, to confirm the series is working and guide next steps.

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