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Dr. Naheed Akhter, MD, FACOG
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
4121 Fairview Ave Women Obgyn Associat Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Naheed Akhter is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Akhter specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Akhter can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Akhter can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
B.J. Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India 1973
B.J. Medical College 1973
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
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Dr. Naheed Akhter, MD, FACOG's Expert Contributions
How much weight should you gain each trimester?
In first trimester 5 lbs. 2nd trimester about 10-12 lbs. 3rd trimester about 12-14 lbs. Total wt gain in pregnancy between 25-30 lbs is healthy wt gain. Naheed Akhter, MD READ MORE
Why do I feel like my lower abdomen is swollen or my bladder is?
She could have endometriosis. Need to be evaluated by a gynecologist. Naheed Akhter READ MORE
Why am I gaining weight despite of exercise and diet?
Checking hormone levels is a waste of money. Keep eating right and continue exercising. You will see the results eventually. It took a long time to get to the weight you are now, so be patient; it will take a long time to lose it. READ MORE
I missed my period by 1 week. I want to take a pregnancy test. When should I?
Go ahead take it. READ MORE
Can fibroids cause issues in pregnancy?
Yes they can. Sometimes they degenerate and cause a lot of pain & discomfort. READ MORE
Can a massage after pregnancy help me gain strength faster?
Massages will help you relax & sleep well. You need to get started with postnatal exercise program to gain strength faster. READ MORE
What medication is prescribed to shrink the cyst size in case of a PCOD patient?
Usually BCP is the first line of treatment. READ MORE
Does conceiving after a miscarriage have any risks?
6 months is more than enough to wait. You should get started & try for another pregnancy soon. READ MORE
Treatments
- Robotic Surgery, Holistic Medicine, Holistic Approaches And More
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
Dr. Naheed Akhter, MD, FACOG's Practice location
Practice At 4121 Fairview Ave Women Obgyn Associates Pc Suite 201
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