Fertility after 35 is a real change in the body, but it is not a wall. Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and both the number and quality of those eggs go down slowly over time. That decline becomes more noticeable in a woman’s mid to late 30s and speeds…
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that affects a small percentage of women who have periods. It causes intense mood and physical symptoms in the one to two weeks before a period, and those symptoms fade within a few days after bleeding starts. What sets PMDD apart from…
Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, most often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis. That tissue responds to your monthly hormone changes the same way your uterine lining does. It thickens and bleeds, but it has no way…
A birth plan is a short written summary of your preferences for labor, delivery, and the first hours after your baby arrives. It is not a contract or a medical order. Think of it as a starting point for conversation, one that helps your care team understand what matters most to you before you are…
A well-woman visit is a comprehensive, preventive evaluation designed to monitor your overall health, catch potential concerns early, and give you guidance specific to your body and lifestyle. It is not a sick visit, which is exactly why it is so easy to skip. Nothing is wrong, so nothing feels urgent. That logic is understandable,…
Prenatal genetic screening is an optional blood test that looks at your baby’s DNA, which circulates naturally in your bloodstream during pregnancy, to estimate the chance your baby may be born with certain chromosomal or inherited conditions. Because it is optional, the decision is genuinely yours. Plenty of parents wonder whether it is worth doing…
A well-woman exam is a preventive evaluation of your overall health, covering physical examination, screening tests, and a conversation about anything affecting your body or your plans. If you have never had one, or it has been long enough that you have forgotten, not knowing what to expect can be its own reason to put…
Hormones act like messengers in your body, telling your organs when to work and how. When their levels rise and fall the way they should, you may hardly notice them. But when your hormones are out of balance, the effects can show up almost anywhere, from your periods and mood to your energy, weight, skin,…
Prenatal genetic screening is a blood test that estimates the chance your baby may be born with certain chromosomal or inherited conditions. It works because small amounts of your baby’s DNA naturally circulate in your bloodstream while you are pregnant. Unity Complete, the screening offered at Dr. Nader and Associates, reads that DNA from a…
Pregnancy comes with a long list of new aches, twinges, and changes. Most of them are completely normal, but a few are signals that you may need help right away. Knowing the difference can be hard, especially when you are tired, uncomfortable, and getting advice from friends and family. This guide explains the warning signs…
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