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Asked for female, 26 years old from Mumbai

I am having irregular periods so doctor suggest ke to take folic acid. I just want to know the uses of folic acid .is taking this tablet regularly leads to pregnancy?

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

Its a supplement. Helps the body make healthy red blood cells and is found in certain foods. Folic acid is used to: treat or prevent folate deficiency anaemia. Help your unborn baby's brain, skull and spinal cord develop properly to avoid development problems (called neural tube defects) such as spina bifida.

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Asked for female, 30 years old from Trichy

Hi due to irregular intervals of periods doctor advised me to take folic acid tablet daily. When I follow the folic acid tablet my stool become black is this normal or this is any side effects.

Dr. Permi Manju Sree93%(155 ratings)

DGO

Gynaecologist•Vijayawada

Tht s normal, need not worry about black stools.

Asked for female, 38 years old from Bangalore

Hi, folic acid deficiency how to determine from blood test. Which test. My b12 is normal. But ferritin is 25 only. Is this means I have folic acid deficiency. Way to increase ferritin.

Dr. Jayvirsinh Chauhan93%(35817 ratings)

MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•

Taking supplements alone is not a solution.
Treat the cause of the problem. By proper homoeopathic treatment.
The body then will heal itself.
You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment.

Asked for female, 28 years old from Bhubaneswar

Is folic acid 5 mg is the correct tablet to take. Is there anything like folic acid 500 mg? Kindly suggest the correct one.

Dr. Sujata Sinha95%(3346 ratings)

M.B.B.S, Post Graduate Diploma In Matern...read more

Gynaecologist•Bokaro

5 mg or 500 mcg. It is the correct dose.

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Asked for female, 28 years old from Hyderabad

Hi can I take 5 mg folic acid tablets daily before planning for pregnancy some people are saying it's a high dose can you please tell me how much mg folic acid I should take daily.

Dr. Jayanthi. R.91%(238 ratings)

MBBS, Certified IVF Specialist, MS - Cou...read more

IVF Specialist•Chennai

Hai.. Your physical features point to polycystic ovaries. Folic acid will prevent neural tube defects in your baby but please concentrate on getting pregnant now.. Best wishes..

Asked for female, 25 years old from Delhi

I am 26 years old female and I am anemic because of that my periods are irregular sometimes and under iron and folic acid medication for how long shall I continue my iron and folic acid medication.

Dr. Sujata Sinha95%(3346 ratings)

M.B.B.S, Post Graduate Diploma In Matern...read more

Gynaecologist•Bokaro

Get your blood tested for haemoglobin percentage. It should come to 12 % for good health. See the level now and only then it can be decided.

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Asked for Female, 37 years old from Kolkata

Hello! I'm 34 yrs planning for baby. I'm having partner duct cyst. If take folic acid tablets will it harm me. Does folic acid tablets help to conceive fast? Please suggest

Dr. Ramna Banerjee91%(5522 ratings)

DGO, MD, MRCOG, CCST, Accredation in Col...read more

Gynaecologist•Kolkata

No folic acid is a vitamin supplement goven before and during pregnancy for the first three months. It is known to prevent certain abnormalities in the baby

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Health Query

Am six months pregnant and when I take folic acid it becomes so hard for me to take anything I lose my appetite how can you advise me should I continue with the same folic acid tablet or what?

Dr. Inthu M93%(5489 ratings)

MBBS, M.S Obstetrics & Gynaecology, F.MA...read more

Gynaecologist•Chennai

Hi, lose of appetite is not because of folic acid only. Its due to pregnancy 1st trimester only.

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Asked for male, 30 years old from Vadodara

Me folic acid medicin le rahi hi 1 month se pcod ke karan folical nai bante bolte hai folic acid acha hota h folical banane m? Please advice

Dr. Sunita Kothari90%(1044 ratings)

M,S GYNAE&OBST, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Jaipur

Only folic acid does not sufficient for pregnancy. You have to investigate and take proper treatment. From doctor

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Health Query

Hello I was taking Folic acid 5mg, now it is my second trimester, doctor prescribed Fefol Vit ( iron+vitamins with 0.5mg Folic acid) and Osnate-D (Ossein mineral complex+vitamin D). Now should I take Folic acid 5mg with these two tablets?

Dr. Megha Mishra

MBBS

Gynaecologist•Jalandhar

No need to take more folic acid now. Though if there is a complication or a past complication your doctor may ask you to continue it. So consult your doctor.

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