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Evaluation of Ferritin, Albumin, and Total Protein Levels in Premenopausal and Menopausal Women in Okofia, Nnewi Anambra State, Nigeria

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  • Ihim Augustine Chinedu

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Nwachukwu Ebube Emmanuel

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Ikwelle Tochukwu Anthony

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.)

  • Patrick Chinedu Obi

    (Department of Internal Medicine, Federal University Teaching Hospital Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria)

  • Onuora Ifeoma Joy

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science Faculty of health sciences and technology. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra State Nigeria)

  • Romanus Ogai Ogalagu

    (Department of Biochemistry, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria Chemical Pathology Unit, Medical Laboratory Science Department, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki)

  • Chimezie Joseph Awalu

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.)

Abstract

The transition from pre-menopause to menopause is marked by significant physiological changes, including alterations in iron metabolism, protein synthesis, and body composition. This study was carried out to determine the level of serum ferritin, albumin, and total protein in premenopausal and menopausal women in Okofia, Nnewi. The study was conducted among ninety women (45 premenopausal and 45 menopausal). The age range for premenopausal and menopausal women was 18-49 and 50-75 years respectively. The serum ferritin, albumin, and total protein levels were evaluated. Using standard procedures results were obtained and subjected to statistical analysis. Results indicated a significantly higher mean ferritin level in the menopausal group (200.36 ± 177.39) (ng/mL) compared to the premenopausal group (87.71 ± 104.84) (ng/mL) (p

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  • Ihim Augustine Chinedu & Nwachukwu Ebube Emmanuel & Ikwelle Tochukwu Anthony & Patrick Chinedu Obi & Onuora Ifeoma Joy & Romanus Ogai Ogalagu & Chimezie Joseph Awalu, 2025. "Evaluation of Ferritin, Albumin, and Total Protein Levels in Premenopausal and Menopausal Women in Okofia, Nnewi Anambra State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(15), pages 285-294, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:15:p:285-294
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