Patient's question:
I have recently become interested in medical knowledge and would like to ask a doctor, can folic acid metabolism disorder cause fetal demise?Doctor's answer:
The reasons leading to fetal demise are unrelated to folic acid tablets; folic acid tablets are used to prevent neural tube defects in the fetus. There are several reasons that can cause fetal demise, such as the fetus lacking the conditions for growth and development, as well as natural miscarriages caused by chromosomal abnormalities, and other reasons like embryonic malformations. If symptoms of fetal demise occur, it is recommended to undergo a D&C (dilation and curettage) promptly, as delaying this can cause harm to the uterus and lead to inflammation. After the D&C procedure, it is important to pay attention to diet and avoid cold foods.