Get your energy back, properly.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common — and most under-treated — conditions we see in general practice. Tiredness that does not shift, difficulty concentrating, feeling cold, breathlessness on exertion: these are symptoms that often get dismissed or attributed to lifestyle. When iron is the cause, an infusion can make a significant difference, quickly.

MyFamilyGP offers IV iron infusions at our Sea Point practice. We handle the full clinical process: assessment to confirm the diagnosis, the infusion itself in a comfortable in-practice setting, and follow-up to check that your iron levels have responded.

What the process looks like.

Step 1 — Assessment

Before any infusion is given, we confirm the diagnosis with blood tests: iron studies, ferritin, haemoglobin, and other relevant markers. Pathology is done off-site by an external provider, at fees they determine and bill you separately. We interpret the results in the context of your symptoms and history — iron deficiency has causes, and we try to understand what is driving yours, not just treat the number.

Step 2 — The infusion

The infusion takes place in the practice. Session length and how many sessions are needed depend on your particular blood results and the preparation chosen — typically between one and three hours per session. You can bring something to read or watch. A doctor monitors you throughout.

Step 3 — Follow-up

We recheck your iron levels at an appropriate interval to confirm the treatment has worked and to plan any ongoing management.

Who might need an iron infusion?

• People with iron deficiency anaemia that has not responded to oral iron supplements
• Those who cannot tolerate oral iron (nausea, stomach cramps, constipation)
• People with significant symptoms — severe fatigue, breathlessness, poor concentration — who need faster correction
• Patients with ongoing blood loss or chronic conditions affecting iron absorption