A 28-year-old woman from rural Maharashtra presents with fatigue, dyspnea on exertion, and menorrhagia for 8 months. On examination: pallor, tachycardia (HR 102/min), no organomegaly. Hb 7.2 g/dL, MCV 68 fL, serum ferritin 12 ng/mL, serum iron 35 µg/dL, TIBC 420 µg/dL. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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