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Pre pregnancy folic acid and imp. tests
Planning pregnancy in 2026 i m 33 yr old female what test and what vitamins like folic acid i should take can i take 400mcg or higher doses kindly help.
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Please seek a proper consultation with a Gynaecologist. The dose of folic acid that you are taking is sufficient.
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Do routine investigations
Need to get blood count ,Thyroid levels, glucose levels ,any other vitamin deficiency
Correct it before planning pregnancy
Take folic acid 5mg from atleast Months prior conceiving
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connect online for further advices
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You can start folic acid as of now
Need details about whether first of second pregnancy
Since how long you are trying
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connect online
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Hi as you are 33 yr old just get routine tests done just to see any problems that have to be taken care of meanwhile you can start having folic acid regular dose
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Dr. Sharmila Krishnamoorthy
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Erode
Folic acid 5mg are available in India
Routine blood tests like complete blood count,random blood sugar. Liver function test, renal function test and urine routine. if you have any high risk factors or currently on any medicines please consult
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Folic acid in India is available as a 5 MG tablet
You can choose from any of the brands available
For a Prescription specifically of medication and the investigations required you will have to connect online
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Dr. Mangal Puri
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
48 yrs exp
Pune
You can come online for pregnancy counselling and advice, get benefits of not wasting time to conceive.
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You can do a routine evaluation
Folic acid recommended dose is 400 mcg
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Dose of folic acid supplement is 5 mg daily.
Consult for prescription please.
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