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Short Periods. On Folvite Capsules. Will Getting Pregnant Be A Problem?
Dr. I m 35yrs Old, weight is 45kgs,height 4.11ft during my periods I used to bleed 6 days, last month bleeding was only for 4days. I exercise regularly, I m very fussy when it comes to eating as I dont want to put on weight. I have begun taking folvite mg capsules. I have less iron. If I plan to have a baby next year will it a be a problem? My facial skin is going dry, and I don t look as beautiful as before? Iam tensed. Awaiting your kind reply. Thanking you.
Sat, 7 Dec 2013
Dear Miss,
Greetings!
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic.
Coming to your first question regarding menstrual flow, 4 days menstrual flow is very quite normal. Lesser than 2 days of bleeding classifies as epimenorrhoea and should be a cause of concern. Also please note as age increases the flow starts reducing. It also depends on your hemoglobin levels too. Four days bleeding is quite normal and there should not be any concern.
Regarding your weight, your BMI is around 28, which falls under "normal" category. What you require is nutritious and well balanced diet. Do concentrate on well balanced diet and no worries on weight gain. This will help you with your pregnancy too.
Coming to your next point, folvite is surely a beneficial drug during pregnancy especially 1st Trimester. I am not sure how much is your Hb levels, but advice you to start with Iron therapy and make sure it's above 10Gm before planning pregnancy.
Wish you great health and successful pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
Greetings!
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic.
Coming to your first question regarding menstrual flow, 4 days menstrual flow is very quite normal. Lesser than 2 days of bleeding classifies as epimenorrhoea and should be a cause of concern. Also please note as age increases the flow starts reducing. It also depends on your hemoglobin levels too. Four days bleeding is quite normal and there should not be any concern.
Regarding your weight, your BMI is around 28, which falls under "normal" category. What you require is nutritious and well balanced diet. Do concentrate on well balanced diet and no worries on weight gain. This will help you with your pregnancy too.
Coming to your next point, folvite is surely a beneficial drug during pregnancy especially 1st Trimester. I am not sure how much is your Hb levels, but advice you to start with Iron therapy and make sure it's above 10Gm before planning pregnancy.
Wish you great health and successful pregnancy.
Best regards,
Dr. T. Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD
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Hi, getting pregnant is importa
nt to nutritional be in good health that is have sufficient fe and folic acid. The size and weight does not real influence the pregnancy directly but the drugs to alter this might have a problem with getting a pregnancy. I will advice you get a preconception counciling a couple of months before getting pregnant. Thanks
nt to nutritional be in good health that is have sufficient fe and folic acid. The size and weight does not real influence the pregnancy directly but the drugs to alter this might have a problem with getting a pregnancy. I will advice you get a preconception counciling a couple of months before getting pregnant. Thanks
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Hi,
Thanks for the query.
With progressing age, fertility rate will decrease.
This can occur due to many factors like decreasing ovarian reserve etc.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2013/12/elderly-women-problems-in-fertility . tel
So, if possible better to plan for pregnancy as early as possible.
If postponing the pregnancy is must to you, better to check the AMH levels once.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2013/12/amh-anti-mullarian-hormone.html
Normal AMH levels indicate good ovarian reserve.
In that case you can postpone the pregnancy till next year.
If levels appear as decreasing better to plan early.
You can continue the folic acid tablets and take iron supplements also.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
With progressing age, fertility rate will decrease.
This can occur due to many factors like decreasing ovarian reserve etc.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2013/12/elderly-women-problems-in-fertility . tel
So, if possible better to plan for pregnancy as early as possible.
If postponing the pregnancy is must to you, better to check the AMH levels once.
For more details : http://srsree.blogspot.in/2013/12/amh-anti-mullarian-hormone.html
Normal AMH levels indicate good ovarian reserve.
In that case you can postpone the pregnancy till next year.
If levels appear as decreasing better to plan early.
You can continue the folic acid tablets and take iron supplements also.
Take care.
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