Question 1

will prenatal vitamins help me conceive if i have pcos? having trouble conceiving

Accepted Answer

Prenatal : Prenatal vitamins don't help you to conceive, but you should take one with at least 800 micrograms (mcg) of Folic Acid to reduce your chance of a baby with a birth defect such as spina bifida.

Some women with pcos don't have difficulty getting pregnant, especially if you have regular periods. There are treatments to help you conceive, including medications such as metformin (glucophage). Clomid (clomiphene) and Letrozole (femara) can help you to ovulate if you are irregular.

If you are under 35 and have been trying for up to a year, see an infertility specialist (reproductive endocrinologist). If you are 35 or over and trying for 6 months, 40 or over, or don't have regular cycles (such as cycles 40 days apart or more), see a specialist sooner for testing and treatment. Best wishes.

Question 2

i'm 22 and my fiancee is 26 what are my chances of getting pregnant and should i take prenatal vitamins while i'm trying to concieve?

Accepted Answer

Yes.good if normal: If you do not conceive in 6 months to a year you should be evaluated. Can always do it sooner.

Question 3

im trying to concieve, to get pregnant but can i try the geritol or just take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Prenatal vitamins: Prenatal vitamins contain the needed amounts of iron and folic acid. Folic acid 800 micrograms (0.8 mg) is the typical dose in prenatal vitamins. Recently dha has been added to prenatal vitamins which in some studies have showed that there is improved developmental outcomes in babies. You should start prenatal vitamins ahead of getting pregnant.

Question 4

best prenatal vitamins to take?

Accepted Answer

Ideally with 5-MTHF: Most prenatals are fairly similar but there's a subtle yet important difference. About 30% of people can't convert Folic Acid to its active form, l-5-mthf, so to be on the safe side it's best to take one with that form like prenatal nutrients (pure encapsulations) , basic prenatal (thorne) or prenatal pro (designs for health). These also have biotin, which is important, & natural e, not synthetic.

Question 5

when should you take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Three months before: Three months before your pregnancy if you can anticipate.

Question 6

when should you start prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Immediately: You should start prenatal vitamins when you start being prenatal.

Question 7

when should you stop taking prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Not for a while: Continue to take your prenatal vitamins until you are done breast feeding, which will hopefully be at least a year after you've given birth.  As long as you continue to take your prenatals, your baby will get a good dose of most vitamins directly from you.  The exception is vitamin d, which doesn't come out in the milk.  Supplement your baby with at least 400iu of vitamin d daily.

Question 8

what happen if you take two prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: No significant issues if you take 2 vitamins by mistake.

Question 9

is it ok to give sr citizen prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Other option better: No harm in it, really, but a prenatal vitamin may not contain the amount of other vitamins and minerals (like calcium and vitamin d) recommended for this age. A multivitamin specifically formulated for older men or women would be a better option.

Question 10

what is the best way to take prenatal vitamins?

Accepted Answer

Any way: Chewables or tablet form, as long as you can tolerate taking the vitamins, that is what is important. Prenatal vitamins are SUPPLEMENTS to a healthy, well-balanced diet. In addition, if you are planning to conceive, best to start a prenatal or multivitamin supplement (extra folic acid) 2-3 months prior to conception and throughout the first trimester. I personally prefer DHA in the prenatals.

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