Emily Carter If you’ve been researching fertility after 35, you’ve likely come across the term AMH — anti-Müllerian hormone. It’s become one of the most frequently ordered fertility tests, and it can feel like a high-stakes number. Understanding what AMH actually measures, what it can and can’t tell you, and how to interpret it in context can … Ler mais
Sleep is profoundly intertwined with the hormonal systems that regulate the menstrual cycle, ovarian function, and the broader transitions of midlife. For many women over 35, sleep becomes noticeably different — sometimes subtly, sometimes dramatically — and understanding why can make a meaningful difference in how they approach it. This is not a story of … Ler mais
Pregnancy after 35 brings with it a range of medical considerations, one of the most significant being prenatal genetic and screening tests. For many women, the landscape of available tests can feel overwhelming — there are multiple options, different timelines, and decisions that carry real emotional weight. This article offers an overview of the main … Ler mais
When most people think of menopause, they imagine a specific moment — the end of periods, a definitive transition. But the hormonal shift that precedes it, known as perimenopause, can begin years earlier than many women expect. For some, signs of this transition start appearing in their late 30s, even as periods remain relatively regular. … Ler mais
Editorial note: This article has been consolidated into an updated guide. Read the current version here. Progesterone is one of the key hormones that governs the menstrual cycle and plays an essential role in supporting early pregnancy. For women over 35 who are thinking about conception or navigating hormonal changes, understanding what research says about … Ler mais
Mental health in the perimenopausal years deserves more direct attention than it typically receives. While the physical symptoms of perimenopause—hot flashes, irregular periods, sleep disruption—are increasingly part of public conversation, the mood and psychological dimensions of this transition are often overlooked or dismissed as “just hormones.” That framing, while partially accurate in identifying a hormonal … Ler mais
One of the most common experiences for women pregnant after 35 is navigating conversations about prenatal testing—often beginning in the first trimester. These conversations involve unfamiliar terminology, probabilistic information, and sometimes a significant emotional component. Understanding the landscape of prenatal testing—what the tests are, what they can and cannot determine, and how to use the … Ler mais
The thyroid gland—a small butterfly-shaped structure in the neck—exerts an outsized influence on reproductive health. Thyroid dysfunction is among the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age, and research suggests it can affect fertility, pregnancy, and hormonal balance in meaningful ways. For women over 35, who may be paying closer attention to fertility … Ler mais
The weeks following birth—commonly called the fourth trimester—represent a profound transition in every dimension of a woman’s life: physical, emotional, relational, and psychological. For women who gave birth after 35, this period can come with some distinctive considerations that are worth understanding before arrival, not to add anxiety, but to support more realistic expectations and … Ler mais
Waking up drenched in sweat in the middle of the night—sometimes multiple times—is an experience that many women describe with equal parts frustration and bewilderment, particularly if it appears before other signs of hormonal transition. Night sweats are one of the earliest and most disruptive symptoms associated with the perimenopausal transition, yet they’re also among … Ler mais