Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and cold drafts. How much formaldehyde content can affect a pregnant woman?Doctor's answer:
The issue with formaldehyde is its long volatile period, with a release cycle lasting up to 3-15 years. Formaldehyde is hidden in various types of furniture and decorative materials, only releasing into indoor air under certain temperature and humidity conditions. Especially during the heating season and early spring, indoor spaces are typically fully sealed, with poor air circulation, leading to increasingly high concentrations of formaldehyde. However, this does not affect future pregnancy. Three months before pregnancy, folic acid tablets should be taken orally to prevent neural tube defects.