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Fertility Q&A- IVF Part 2
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.
Male Fertility and Diet
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days and sensitive at different times of development. Changes in environment can have a big impact on this process. Listen as Dr. Crawford breaks down on how different lifestyle changes can influence male fertility.
Fertility Q&A- Miscarriage Part 2
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself.
Uterine Fibroids and Infertility
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic.
Fertility Q&A - Ovulation Part 2
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.
Special Edition Part 2 - Understanding Fetal Personhood and IVF
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.
Special Edition: Supreme Court Ruling in Alabama - What Are Embryos?
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.
PCOS Treatment
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.
Diagnosing PCOS
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.
What To Know Before Trying To Get Pregnant
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.
Fertility Q&A - Miscarriage
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage.
Very Low AMH and IVF
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.
Fertility and Your Health
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.
The Menstrual Cycle
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.
Fertility Q&A - FET
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions about the frozen embryo transfer.
Fertility Q&A - Uterus and Fallopian Tubes
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions specifically about the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Fertility Q&A-Ovulation
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?
Fertility Q&A- Ovarian Reserve
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in specifically about ovarian reserve and AMH.
Navigating Infertility During The Holidays
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.