Fatigue, hair loss and dizziness have been cited on social media and in news reports as possible signs of iron deficiency or low ferritin levels in women. General practitioners in other parts of the country have been discussing an influx of women seeking iron and ferritin tests, while general practitioners in Limburg do not currently recognize that pattern.

The reports suggest that testing methods and guidelines for general practitioners may need to differ for women, but no specific changes have been given.