EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
jmcquown wrote:

I have known since I was 16 years old I didn't want to have
children. 30 years later I'm still taking measures to prevent it.
I agree with you, this is patronizing as hell and implies any woman
who is fertile will act with casual disregard for not only their own
health but the health of a child who does not yet exist. I started
menstruating at age 13; does that mean I should have been taking
folic acid since then? I don't think so!

What's your objection to folic acid? I didn't read the
article, but I was well past child-bearing age when a
nutritional specialist M.D. I consulted put me on folic
acid. He said there were studies that appeared to show that
generous doses of folic acid (I take 2400mcg daily) prevent
uterine cancer. I never much cared whether I reproduced or
not - it didn't happen, but I just figured "that's life".
However, I see no reason NOT to take supplements that may be
beneficial, just because they prescribe them for pregnant
women, as well!

I have no objection to folic acid, but this article is recommending anyone
who is of age to become pregnant needs to start taking it immediately. Why?
And who is going to pay for it? IMHO, most supplements are *very* expensive
and aren't covered by insurance (assuming you have insurance). If my doctor
recommends folic acid, I'll be happy to take it. Otherwise, my point is,
the government isn't going to tell me I must take it.

Jill