Planning to conceive. Concerned about folic acid overdose
Patient: Hi,pls help me..i think i ate overdose folic acid = 5mg. me n husband plan to have baby this month but a month ago after my last period,i take folic acid because some said it's good to take earlier before pregnant. Now, my period this month is late. normally cycle is 28 or 29 day.today enter 31 day. i'm curious.why i'm not having my period.am i pregnant? Doctor: Hi,    Thanks for query.    Your period is delayed,wait for some more time to do pregnancy test at home.     You should not worried about folic acid,it is advisable to take 3 month before you are planning to concieve.     So don't worry.You had no overdose of folic acid,it is useful in neural development of foetus.     GOOD LUCK.     Take care.