Women who still feel tired after sleeping told 'speak to a doctor'

Women who still feel tired after sleeping told 'speak to a doctor'The warning signs can easily be dismissed as coming from a busy lifestyleCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer13:03, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesIf sleep doesn't help your tiredness, something could be wrong(Image: Dmitrii Marchenko via Getty Images)Women who are tired, even after a full night's sleep, should ask their GP to test them for a common condition that millions put down to hectic lifestyles. In reality, ignoring the warning signs could put people at risk of significant harm.‌On his No Appointment Necessary podcast, ITV regular and NHS GP Dr Amir Khan claimed that it is "so common" for women at or below perimenopausal age to develop anaemia due to blood loss from their period. Perimenopause usually begins in a woman's 40s, with the average onset age being around 47.‌He said: "The kind of symptoms we look out for are tiredness, [it] is the most common symptom. Women often put their tiredness down to being busy because they are busy people, managing a lot. If you are so tired that, even after sleep, you don't feel refreshed, you could well be anaemic."‌Recurring infections can also serve as a warning signal, according to Dr Khan. He explained that, since the body requires iron and red blood cells to maintain the immune system, those who do not produce sufficient amounts naturally are more prone to these problems.Getting the right help is crucial if you think you have iron deficiency anaemia. When left untreated, it can increase your susceptibility to illness and infection and may heighten your risk of developing complications affecting the heart or lungs. It can also pose greater risks of complications before and after birth for pregnant women, reports the Express.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌According to the NHS website, iron deficiency anaemia is the most common form of anaemia. It affects billions of people across the wor...