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Folic Acid consumption before planning
How many months before we need to start taking folic acid for planning pregnancy. Also, I am dealing with endo cyst in both ovaries however is it favourable to consume folic acid for planning pregnancy? I have consulted few Gynic and none of them have suggested any pre medication for me yet.
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Dr. Lisa Pinto
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mangalore
3 months prior
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Connect plz
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
if you have endometrosis it may effect the fertility status
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes you can take folic acid before planning pregnancy atleast 3 months prior other wise you can take 1 month prior also
It won't affect cyst
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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32 yrs exp
Bhopal
At least 3 months prior to planning for baby folic acid supplements to be started. .
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Ideally 3 months prior
Yes u definitely need folic acid supplements irrespective of the cysts
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