Fertility Friday Q&A - Episode 2: Genetic Testing, Uterus, Eggs, and Birth Control

Fertility Friday Q&A Episode 2!

Fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and REI, answers your top fertility questions every week in this new video series. You deserve to understand the basics about fertility and your reproductive health, so ask, watch, and learn.

**to ask questions you can place them under the community tab on the question prompt In this video:

1. When do you need genetic testing of embryos? What is PGT-A and PGS? Do young patients need to genetically test their embryos? Does genetic testing help with IVF?

2. What is the difference in tests to evaluate your uterus? What is an HSG (hysterosalpingogram)? What is an SHG or SIS (sonohystogram or saline infused sonogram)? What is hysteroscopy? When is each test used? What testing is needed before IVF?

3. At what age should you freeze your eggs? When should you start trying to conceive? How long can you wait to get pregnant? When does egg quality start to decrease?

4. How long does it take your periods to become normal after stopping birth control pills? Do birth control pills hurt your fertility? When should you see your doctor after stopping birth control pills?

**This is not personal medical information, this is education. Please ask your doctor your health and medical questions.