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Folic Acid

The synthetic form of folate, which is a water-soluble vitamin B9, is called folic acid. Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to prevent neural birth defects. The other benefits of taking folic acid are it prevents cancer and helps reduce homocysteine levels, which is related to the development of heart problems.

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How long should I take Susten for postcoital bleeding during pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, I am in the 13th week of my first pregnancy. I had two episodes of postcoital bleeding after which USG was done which showed a low lying placenta (lower placenta is covering the os). I have been on bed rest and pelvic rest for the past one week and I am taking Susten 200 BD apart from ...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepali Raina

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If there is no active bleeding, then you can safely go to work provided the roads are smooth and it does not involve a very long drive. Please avoid intercourse and vaginal douching. Repeat USG (ultrasonography) after six weeks for a ...  Read Full »

What is the reason for my prolonged bleeding while trying for a baby?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old and I am recently married. My period starts more than 30 days ago it still continues. We are trying for a baby and my weight is 187 lbs. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Deepali Raina

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First step in such situations to get a simple home urine pregnancy test. If negative, then I suggest you wait for three months before planning a pregnancy. Get your blood tested for TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) and get an ultr...  Read Full »

Will Folic acid help to conceive naturally at the age of 44?

Query: Hello doctor, I have just got married and I am planning to have a child. I am 44 years old have not had a child before and have no medical problems. I wish to check if I need to take any medical tablets like Folic acid, etc or shall I just go proceed naturally. As mentioned before, I have no health ...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepali Raina

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on your wedding. First thing you should do is to start Folic acid and try for timed intercourse. For that, if your periods are regular you can download an application of period tracking. It will tell you the most fertile days of your cycle. Since you ...  Read Full »

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