Safety of FCM vs. Standard of Care in Treating Iron Deficiency Anemia in Heavy Uterine Bleeding and Post Partum Patients

Inclusion Criteria: * Female with iron deficiency anemia * Hg \</= 11 g/dL Exclusion Criteria: * Previous participation in a FCM trial * Known Hypersensitivity to FCM * History of anemia other that anemia due to heavy uterine bleeding or the post partum state * current history of GI bleeding * Received IV Iron within the month prior * Anticipated need for surgery * Malignancy history * AST or ALT greater than normal * Received an investigational drug within 30 days of screening * Pregnant or sexually active females who are not willing ot use an effective form of birth control