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A member asked:

Will taking folic acid enhance me getting pregnant quickly? can i get it over-the-counter

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: But you should do it anyway. Prenatal vitamins and folate (folic acid) are very important in having the healthiest pregnancy you can, but they do not in any way affect how soon you conceive.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 10/25/2013

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Can i get pregnant while taking cabergoline 0.5?is there any risk on pregnancy?can i take folic acid and vitamin tab along with cabergoline??

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What medication can i use to get pregnant,I've been trying 3 months back but nothing,I even bought ovulation test to to know my fertile days and last month I ovulated but still nothing,I've been taking pregnacare and folic acid?

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Is it good to use folic acid while i'm trying to conceive? And what other things can help me to get pregnant quicker?

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Hi iam trying to conceive about a one year. Using folic acid, but nothing happened. Plz give me advice about how to get pregnant soon.

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How to get pregnant fast? I'm been trying for 14 mths. We had go for HSG scan & specimen collection the result show ok. I had took 3 months folic acid .

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