Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the endometrium—what it is, what it is hormonally responsive to, things that change it, and possible abnormalities. She dives into all things related to the endometrium, including, what can cause a thin endometrium lining, uterine septum, endometrial polyps, and more.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains your hormones—what they do, what it really means when your hormones are “unbalanced”, and how to get to homeostasis. Your hormones control your entire body and are influenced entirely by the world around you, so it’s important to understand how they work and how to get to homeostasis.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses Chrissy Teigen and her vulnerability in sharing her fertility journey. Later, she explains the birth control pill and post-birth control syndrome—what it is and why people say it exists. There is a lot of misinformation about the birth control pill, and you should be able to make an informed decision about if it’s the right contraceptive for you.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. This time, all about the pill!

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains low ovarian reserve—what it is, how to test for it, the causes, and how to approach your fertility moving forward. Reproductive autonomy is important, and if you have a low ovarian reserve, she encourages you to look at your reproductive goals differently because you should be in control of your future. 

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses Olympian Lolo Jones sharing her vulnerable IVF story. Later she explains recurrent pregnancy losses—what it means, what tests should be done, and recommendations for treatment. Approximately 15–25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage, but recurrent pregnancies account for less than 5%.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the recent Bloomberg article about how LGBTQ+ hospital workers in Illinois are being denied fertility treatments. Later, she discusses the causes of irregular periods and the importance of not presuming that your cycle is normal.

Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Can birth control extend your fertile years by preventing ovulation? Does intermittent fasting affect fertility? What are some modifiable things to do to improve uterine lining?

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the recent POPSUGAR article about how “viably fertile” patients are being denied essential autoimmune medication because of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Later, Natalie debunks the fertility myths you submitted on Instagram! Some of your submitted myths: keep your legs in the air after sex to increase your chances of getting pregnant; pineapple, the secret fertility fruit; and sex in the luteal phase is bad for implantation.

This week, Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and reflects on the Newsweek article that discusses the European study about harmful chemicals in plastic food packaging and their effect on fertility. Later, Natalie teaches listeners how to prepare for IVF.

Discussing emergency contraception, including your options and how emergency contraceptives differ from abortions.

All about ovarian cysts—what they are, when they are normal, and when they are problematic. Listen to get all of your questions answered.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what this could mean if you’re pregnant, trying to be pregnant, are experiencing a miscarriage, experiencing pregnancy complications, wanting to undergo ART, and more. She highlights concerns regarding access to contraception, and shares how her life and career have personally benefited from access to contraception. Roe protected far more than just abortions, and it’s time for everyone to get political; medical decisions should be made exclusively between a doctor and their patient.

This week Dr. Natalie Crawford dives into her segment Fertility in the News and discusses Oklahoma’s pro-life legislature and what it means for reproduction care including assisted reproductive technologies. Later, Natalie discusses the controversial topic of consuming soy and its effect—or lack thereof—when it comes to fertility. Finally, Natalie answers your social media question during her segments, FFS—For Fertility’s Sake. Should uterine polyps be removed before embryo implantation? Does a shorter cycle correlate to a higher risk of preventing implantation? Will working out while implementing calorie restrictions decrease my success in trying to conceive?

Natalie discusses the different causes of bleeding in early pregnancy and why it’s important to establish early prenatal care. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. When is the right time to consider IVF? What is a normal HCG level and what are the indications of a possible miscarriage? What is a chemical pregnancy? What is an SIS, and when do I need it?

Natalie helps you understand the luteal phase and discusses what this phase means for understanding symptoms in your menstrual cycle, ovulation and pregnancy. Finally, Natalie answers your social media questions during her segment, FFS – For Fertility's Sake. How can you help fertility when diagnosed with PCOS? Can you take oral contraceptive pills to extend your fertility? Is it normal to feel cramps and bloating when ovulating? Don't forget to ask your questions on Instagram for FSS when you see the question box on Natalie’s page @nataliecrawfordmd.

Welcome to Season 2 of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond. While the podcast you know and love has been around since 2019, this week Natalie takes the time to re-introduce herself and the mission behind this podcast as we head into a new season. She then dives into her first new segment, Fertility in the News, where this week she examines Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy’s interview with Politico where he speaks about African American maternal mortality. We know that Black mothers are not taken as seriously when it comes to their symptoms, and we can’t dismiss the impact that restricting contraceptive access and abortion will have on this mortality rate.

Natalie then jumps into today’s topic of fertility testing: if you should get your fertility tested, what exactly that means, and what you can do with the information collected. Lastly, she concludes with another new segment, FFS - For Fertility’s Sake, where she answers your questions submitted on social media! Is low sperm count reversible? How long after coming off of a long-acting reversible contraception should your be period be back to normal? These questions and more are answered in the Season 2 premiere of As a Woman: Fertility, Hormones, and Beyond!

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about reproductive rights and what my happen to IVF is abortion laws become state driven. Why are abortion and IVF linked? A draft opinion from the Supreme Court indicated that abortion rights will likely be overturned. If this occurs, many states have trigger laws in place which will immediately limit abortion access. However, what many people don’t understand is that some states also have language defining life at conception or fertilization - known as “personhood bills” and these personhood bills would place limitations on access to reproductive technology, such as IVF to conceive. Putting your thoughts on abortion aside, listen to what strict abortion bills may do for all reproductive rights, including for those with infertility.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about negotiations and contracts with Elizabeth Lemoine. JD. Many physicians are not ready to enter the world of legal negotiations, yet physician employment contracts are often written to protect the practice or hospital and not the individual physician. Learn what you need to know to protect yourself and enter your negotiation as educated as possible. Although this episode is geared to health care, contract negotiation can benefit everyone.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified OBGYN and REI as she interviews Dr. Julie Lamb about egg freezing and fertility evaluation. Dr. Lamb is the director of fertility preservation at PNWF and recently wrote her first book "Putting Your Fertility On Ice." Together they discuss advocacy for your own health, understanding your menstrual cycle and your fertility, what it means to get a fertility evaluation and egg freezing. Should you freeze your eggs? Learn more here.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about what it means to be a "fertility doctor" and things you should look at when deciding who to see. The practice of medicine is changing, and the fertility industry is no different. Learn about who is managing your fertility treatment cycles, who is doing your fertility procedures, and more. The truth is that many fertility clinics are not being transparent about who patients are seeing, leading to poor patient care and outcomes. You deserve to be the one in charge of your journey, but please make sure you know who you are seeing.

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she reviews the basics of commonly used fertility medications to treat infertility - clomid and letrozole. These medications work similarly, but are different, and it is important for you to know why you might be prescribed one. Learn more about ovulation induction for FHA or PCOS, treatment for unexplained infertility, side effects and risks.

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