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Natural Fertility Q&A: Fertility Testing, AMH, IUDs, and STIs
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about natural fertility.
Fertility Research Updates: AMH, PCOS, Vitamin D, Periods and the Lunar Cycle
Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, and periods and the lunar cycle. Dr. Crawford has a masters degree in clinical research, so staying up to date on the latest data is something she is very passionate about. You can't make decisions on data you don't know.
Understanding Your Hormones and Reproductive Health
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses everything you need to know about your hormones and reproductive health. This is your life. This is your body. You deserve to have the information you need to make the choices that are absolutely the best for you.
Personalized Fertility Care
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the concept of personalized fertility care. The number one question we get from the audience is questions about your cycle and how to make it better. This is what your care team should be doing. Not every cycle will be perfect. But somebody should analyze what happened and make a suggestion for next steps. Listen to this episode to learn ways to advocate for yourself and get the best care possible on your fertility journey.
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.