Variations in folate prescriptions for patients with the MTHFR genetic polymorphisms: A case series study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 48.5 million couples are reported with infertility worldwide. Health policy recommends folic acid in women of childbearing age, particularly in preconception and pregnancy which results in women purchasing over-the-counter prenatal multivitamins containing folic acid through pharmacies and other retail outlets. Emerging studies are investigating whether other forms of supplemental folate are more suitable, particularly for those with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. This case series aimed to document variations in forms and dosage of folate prescribed by Australian practitioners to patients with diagnosed infertility and MTHFR polymorphisms.

Methods

Australian practitioners were invited to complete a retrospective case

SUBMITTER: Ledowsky CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10205484 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature