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Regarding Folic Acid tablets consumption
It's suggested by gynacs to consume folic acid tablets while conceiving to avoid nueral disorders in the baby. My question is, should only the women consume this medicine or the men too? And how much duration ? Your response would be appreciated. THANKS IN ADVANCE
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It is found that Consumption of folic acid in pero conception period by female is associated with decreased incidence of neural tube defects.
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Take folic acid from pre conception period for 6 months and continue at least for first 3 months of pregnancy.
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