Why you might see this term
UK advice generally recommends 400 micrograms daily when trying to conceive and through the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. Some people need a prescribed higher dose.
What to keep in mind
Ask a clinician or pharmacist about the right dose for your health and medicines. Taking folic acid is not a treatment for every fertility problem.
Sources & further reading
Prepared by ProFertility · Updated 23 October 2026.
Educational information based on the linked sources. This explanation is not an individual diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. A term appearing here does not mean the test is necessary or included in a particular kit.
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