Episode 026: IVF

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about IVF. IVF is invitro fertilization and a wonderful technological advancement to help grow families. Listen as she describes IVF as she would to a patient in the office. Understand what IVF is, what it is not, and why we do what we do as fertility doctors. Be a better supporter of the people in your life who need IVF and be prepared if IVF becomes a part of your own journey. 

Show notes:

• What is IVF?

• What are the steps of IVF?

  • Protocols?

  • Stimulation?

  • Monitoring?

  • Trigger?

  • Retrieval?

  • Culture?

  • PGT?

  • Embryo transfer

• Lifestyle changes: vitamins, supplements, plant based eating, avoid environmental toxins

• Understand what the IVF Journey looks like, what you should ask about from your doctor, and what to expect