Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. However, women deserve reproductive and healthcare autonomy and we are seeing women lose this autonomy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling, the IVF process, why someone needs IVF, and how this law is going to impact IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PCOS such as diet, exercise, and sleep. She also discusses medications that treat PCOS symptoms including Metformin, the birth control pill, inositol, and more. PCOS is a chronic disease that will require lifelong management. Understanding your body and knowing what lifestyle factors and medications work best for you is so important.

Dr. Natalie Crawford shares what you need to know when it comes to the PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is complicated, but empowering yourself with knowledge is so important. There is so much false information out there about PCOS, Dr. Crawford is sharing the facts. If you think you may have PCOS or have been diagnosed with PCOS, this is the episode for you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford tells you everything you need to know before trying to conceive. She covers when to stop birth control, cycle tracking, lifestyle factors, and more. This is the episode to listen to if you are currently trying to conceive or will be in the future.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses going through IVF with a very low AMH. She also dives deep into research that gives data on live-birth rates of women going through IVF with low AMH. Many clinics will not cycle patients with a very low AMH level which is why studies like this are important.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basic facts about the fertility (male and female) evaluation, your medical history, and warning signs that something else may be going on. Your reproductive health may also be telling you something about your overall health. Your endocrine system responds to the world around you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a module from her Enhance Your Natural Fertility course all about the menstrual cycle. She explains the brain's important role in the menstrual cycle, the different cycle phases, and what is normal. Your period is a vital sign. If something is abnormal, it should be evaluated.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions about the frozen embryo transfer.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions specifically about the uterus and fallopian tubes.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions all about ovulation.

Questions Answered:

How do you determine when to trigger someone who is taking ovulation induction medication?

Is it unsafe to have intercourse during the TWW/implantation?

If you suspect you have a short luteal phase, is it worthwhile to try to conceive naturally knowing the risk of miscarriage?

Can PCOS go away?

What is the reason for late ovulation? Is there a way to correct this?

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in specifically about ovarian reserve and AMH.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to navigate infertility during the holidays. She also gives advice on how to give support to a friend or family member going through infertility or fertility treatments. You deserve support. Don't be afraid to set boundaries, and communicate why they exist. Make a plan and be prepared if you are spending the holidays with family and know they are going to have questions. Give yourself the gift of education. Control what you can.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses ovulation and the cycle tracking methods including the calendar method, cervical mucus monitoring, basal body temperature, and ovulation predictor kits. She gives tips as well as data to help understand each fertility awareness method and how to use them when trying to get pregnant. Understanding these methods and what works best for you is important when it comes to optimizing your chances of getting pregnant.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains all of the genetic testing options including pre-conception, pre-implantation, and post-conception testing. She answers the question, "Should you do genetic testing?" and goes through success rates for IVF when it comes to genetic testing. She truly believes that having this data can help you make the best decisions when it comes to growing your family.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what you should know before your embryo transfer. She explains the differences between fresh and frozen transfers including pros and cons and reasons for a fresh transfer. She then talks about what should be done before your transfer including testing and lifestyle changes. Having conversations with your doctor about what to expect as well as next steps after the transfer is extremely important.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers fertility questions listeners called in on the voicemail.