Acupoint TENS vs Resistance Training for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Inclusion Criteria: * Sixty women diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia within ≤6 months. * Their hemoglobin concentrations ranging from 8.0 to 10.9 g/dL that classified as moderate anemia in accordance with the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. * The iron deficiency anemia resulted from the heavy monthly bleeding of menstrual cycle as reported by the women. * Their age will be ranged from 20 and 30 years old. * Their BMI will be ranged from 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m². * They will have the same level of functional capacity assessed by 6-minute walking test. * They will be receiving the same medical treatment programme. Exclusion Criteria: * Other causes of anemia (e.g., hemolytic anemia, anemia of chronic disease, megaloblastic anemia, thalassemia, or sickle cell disease). * Severe anemia (hemoglobin \< 8.0 g/dL) * History of chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or malignancy. * Current pregnancy or lactation, due to altered iron metabolism and hemoglobin thresholds. * Recent blood transfusion or iron therapy (oral or intravenous) within the past 3 months. * Use of hematopoietic agents (e.g., erythropoietin). * Acute infection or inflammatory conditions at the time of enrollment. * Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent or comply with study procedures. * Previous participation in complementary treatments/research within the last six months.