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Regarding pre planning pregnancy.
Should my wife start taking folic acid now and how much?
Should my partner take any supplements ?
Based on her menstrual cycle, which dates are most fertile?Should we use an ovulation prediction kit (OPK)?
How do we use it correctly?
How often should we have intercourse during the fertile window?
Is there any position that actually improves the chances of pregnancy?
Is there anything we should or shouldn’t do after intercourse?
Do either of us need any blood tests before trying?
Should thyroid, vitamin D, blood sugar, or other tests be done?
Are there any vaccinations that should be taken before pregnancy?
Any foods to eat or avoid?
Should caffeine or alcohol be limited?
What exercise and sleep routine is recommended?
When to investigate further If pregnancy doesn’t happen, after how many months should we come back?
At what point would you recommend a semen analysis or additional fertility tests ?
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
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Dr. Sangeetha P
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Folic acid supplements should be taken once a day ideally 3 months preconceptional
Fertile period in a 30 day cycle is between day 8 to day 18 counting from day one of the period
you can have alternate day intercourse between this period
Yes you can use ovalution strip kits available in the market
How to use the measure mentioned clearly in the product brochure
If the age of the patient is less than 30 years and you have tried for 6 months and still unable to conceive then u should get the semen parameters checked
Investigations are required if there is no success despite trying for 6 months in the fertile period
alcohol intake should be absolutely abandoned
Caffeine can be taken two times in a day
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
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Bhopal
Consult please.
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