Dr. Natalie Crawford, board certified fertility doctor, talks about fertility supplements. What supplements should you be taking if you are TTC? What do you need if you are trying to get pregnant? What supplements help improve your fertility? What supplements help diminished ovarian reserve and egg quality? What supplements help endometriosis or PCOS? One of the top questions asked is "Are there any supplements I can take to improve my fertility?"

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board certified OBGYN and REI, discusses one of the top questions she gets asked as a fertility doctor: what are the early signs of a pregnancy? In this video she reviews hormone changes in the luteal phase, the importance of progesterone, what exactly is the two week wait (TWW), and what happens as an embryo implants? All your implantation symptoms discussed in detail!

Questions answered: When does implantation occur? How early after implantation can you take a pregnancy test? What are the early signs of pregnancy? What symptoms can you expect with early pregnancy? What is the first sign of implantation? What is the two week wait (TWW)? What does progesterone do in the luteal phase? How early can you test for pregnancy? Why is pregnancy 40 weeks?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD - double board certified OBGYN and Fertility Doctor discuss COVID and male fertility. Listen as a recent study is reviewed talking about sperm production and semen analysis after COVID infection. Literature review. Questions reviewed: Does sperm change after COVID-19 infection? Does sperm concentration, motility, and morphology differ based on severity of COVID infection? What should people trying to conceive know about male COVID infection? Should men who get COVID get a semen analysis? What should you do if you are in fertility treatment and male partner gets COVID infection?

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board certified OBGYN and REI as she talks to Lauren Stewart who is publicly sharing her story with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) while trying to get pregnant.

Listen as she shares: Getting her PCOS diagnosis

Being told she had diabetes

Having a bad experience with a fertility doctor

Ovulation induction - Clomid and injectable hormones

Deciding to do IUI (Intrauterine Inseminination)

Her farm life

Dealing with the stigma and sharing your fertility story with the world

FOLLOW LAUREN: Instagram: @lauren.stewart_dc https://www.instagram.com/lauren.stew...​

YouTube: @Lauren Stewart​

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, talks about how to use an ovulation predictor kit (OPK). Learn about ovulation, what your hormones are doing, and what you need to know. When do you start using OPKs? What hormone is an OPK testing? Are all ovulation tests the same? What time of day is the best to detect ovulation? What does a positive OPK mean? How do you know an OPK it positive? When should you time intercourse after a positive OPK?

*This is medical education and not medical advice. Please talk to your doctor about your medical condition and all questions you may have.

What causes PCOS?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, double board certified OBGYN and REI, discusses polycystic ovarian syndrome and talks about the rumor that EBV causes PCOS. Learn more about what PCOS is, and the true cause.

Does Epstein-Barr Virus cause PCOS?

What is EBV? What is PCOS?

What causes PCOS?

Are there lifestyle and diet factors that impact PCOS?

What you should know about environmental toxins, advanced glycolation endproducts (AGEs), and endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the etiology of PCOS.

*I am a doctor, but not your doctor. The information in this video is educational and not medical advice. Please ask your doctor medical questions. You can schedule an appointment with me at Fora Fertility (info@forafertilityaustin.com) if you live in Texas and would like to be seen as a patient.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, a fertility doctor in Austin Texas walks you through a day in the life of what it is like being a fertility doctor, during a natural disaster in Texas. This snow brought challenges and difficulties for us all, listen as she talks about: Her daily schedule as a fertility doctor? What type of procedures do fertility doctors do? How does the weather impact things for a fertility doctor? Does your fertility clinic have an emergency plan? The situation in Texas, one week of freezing temperatures.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, reviews several of the top questions she gets asked as a fertility doctor about contraception. This episode is sponsored by Plan B One-Step® emergency contraception.

To learn more about Plan B, visit www.PlanBOneStep.com for more information on the product and where to access it. Always read the label.

References: Pastor Z, Holla K, Chmel R. The influence of combined oral contraceptives on female sexual desire: a systematic review. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2013 Feb;18(1):27-43.

Gallo MF, Lopez LM, Grimes DA, Carayon F, Schulz KF, Helmerhorst FM. Combination contraceptives: effects on weight. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014 Jan 29;(1):CD003987.

Skovlund CW, Mørch LS, Kessing LV, Lidegaard Ø. Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression. JAMA Psychiatry. 2016 Nov 1;73(11):1154-1162.

Rowlands S, Oloto E, Horwell DH. Intrauterine devices and risk of uterine perforation: current perspectives. Open Access J Contracept. 2016;7:19​-32. Lortscher, D at al. Hormonal Contraceptives and Acne: A Retrospective Analysis of 217 Patients. J Drugs Dermatol. 2016;15(6):670-4.

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Do Birth Control Pills Hurt Your Future Fertility? Truth From a Fertility Doctor: https://youtu.be/ywYZNkdo4ug​.

Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, discusses the impact of marijuana and getting pregnant and fertility outcomes. Cannabis use can impact sperm production and male hormones (testosterone), decrease ovarian reserve and ovulation, decrease the chance of live birth naturally and with IVF. Miscarriage rates are higher in women who use marijuana and pregnancy complications, including an increased chance of placental issues and neonatal death, are more prevalent in women who report positive marijuana exposure. Covered in this video:

Sperm and testosterone

Eggs and ovarian reserve

Ovulation

Natural fertility

Live birth In vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes

Placental dysfunction

Miscarriage

Neonatal morbidity and death

Resources:

Mumford SL. Cannabis use while trying to conceive: a prospective cohort study evaluating associations with fecundability, live birth, and pregnancy loss. Hum Reprod. 2021 Jan 9:deaa355. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deaa355. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33421071.

Nassan FL,. EARTH Study Team. Marijuana smoking and outcomes of infertility treatment with assisted reproductive technologies. Hum Reprod. 2019 Sep 29;34(9):1818-1829. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dez098. PMID: 31505640; PMCID: PMC6736415.

Neradugomma NK. Marijuana-derived cannabinoids inhibit uterine endometrial stromal cell decidualization and compromise trophoblast-endometrium cross-talk. Reprod Toxicol. 2019 Aug;87:100-107. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2019.05.064. Epub 2019 May 30. PMID: 31154070; PMCID: PMC6613995.

Goldenberg RL. Maternal marijuana use, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and neonatal morbidity. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Oct;217(4):478.e1-478.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.05.050. Epub 2017 May 31. PMID: 28578174; PMCID: PMC5614818.

Nassan FL. EARTH Study Team. Marijuana smoking and markers of testicular function among men from a fertility centre. Hum Reprod. 2019 Apr 1;34(4):715-723. doi: 10.1093/humrep/dez002. PMID: 30726923; PMCID: PMC6443114.

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Carroll K. Marijuana use and its influence on sperm morphology and motility: identified risk for fertility among Jamaican men. Andrology. 2020 Jan;8(1):136-142. doi: 10.1111/andr.12670. Epub 2019 Jul 2. PMID: 31267718.

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*The information in this video is educational. Please contact your doctor for any direct medical advice.

Can food improve your fertility? Is there a fertility diet? Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board-certified fertility doctor, discusses the fertility diet. Learn all about what foods to eat to optimize your fertility and your chance of conceiving each month. Is fat ok? Is soy bad for you? Can you consume dairy? Is red meat bad? Does fish help you get pregnant? Can you be vegan if you are trying to conceive or pregnant? What diet is best for PCOS? *Disclaimer: I am a doctor - but not your doctor. This information is given to you for educational purposes only.

Are you ready to get pregnant but not sure what to do? Want to make the most out of trying to get pregnant? How do you get pregnant faster?

Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, board-certified OBGYN, and REI reviews the basics she wants you to know BEFORE you start trying to conceive. How do you get pregnant? What do you need to do when trying to conceive? This will help you optimize the chance of pregnancy per month when you are ready to get pregnant fast.

Topics covered include:

1. What do I do if my periods are irregular and I want to get pregnant?

2. When do I stop birth control if I want to conceive?

3. Which prenatal vitamin is best?

4. Is methylated folate better than folic acid?

5. Fertility diet and environmental toxins

6. How do you know when you are ovulating?

7. What is your fertile window?

8. When do you have sex of trying to conceive? (5:46)

9. How do you use an ovulation predictor kit? (OPK)

10. What is cervical mucus monitoring? (CMM)

11. What is basal body temperature? (BBT)

12. When should you see a fertility specialist?

I've been told my entire career to stay in my box and to live up to the expectations that others have set for me. To not be controversial, not talk about politically charged topics, not show my personality, not allow my personal life to mix with my professional life. But I don't believe in any of that. I've been honored to have a platform that allows me to educate and talk about stigmatized topics and empower people to make the best decisions for their lives. I like talking about the things we don't talk about - fertility, conception, periods, reproduction, abortion, reproductive rights, and more.' And sometimes this bleeds into politics and I feel it is not only my place but my need to make my opinions on these controversial topics known. And people sure have something to say about this. That as a doctor, I shouldn't be there. I need to be neutral. This is not my place. This is not why people come to my pages.

Look, it is my place and I will stand up for the things I believe in.

I will advocate for others.

Black lives matter.

COVID is real.

LGBTQ+ rights deserve attention.

There is no place for hate.

Racism exists in this country.

We must not stand silent and accept the inequity around us, we must first start with our voice.

Thank you for listening.

Double board-certified fertility doctor, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, reviews the recent news breaking case of Molly - a baby who was born after being frozen for 27 years. In this video, she answers one of the top questions she hears: How long can embryos be frozen? Do embryos degrade over time? What is donor embryo IVF? What is a frozen embryo transfer (FET)?

Also in this video: A top cause of infertility: male factor Cystic fibrosis carriers and CBAVD

What are donor embryos?

What are embryo donation and embryo adoption?

Where can I get donor embryos?

What type of regulations are there?

What do I need to know if I am interested in embryo donation?

Ethical principles in the field of reproductive medicine and third party reproduction. Resources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifest...

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Board-certified OBGYN and fertility doctor. Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, talks about the COVID vaccine in breastfeeding and lactating women. Listen to quick, evidence-based information and protect yourself so you can make the choice right for you.

Is it safe to get the vaccine when lactating?

What antibodies are in breastmilk?

Will the COVID vaccine harm my child?

Will COVID be passed onto my child if I get the vaccine?

Are there any benefits to getting the COVID vaccine if I am breastfeeding?

Also - did I get my COVID vaccine?

What are the side effects?

Resources: CDC: Vaccination Considerations for People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding | CDC

ACOG: @l/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19

AABM: @tement-considerations-for-covid-19-vaccination-in-lactation

SMFM: @mily

Double board-certified OBGYN and fertility doctor, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, reviews the latest guidelines from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) to help guide recommendations for those people trying to conceive, undergoing fertility treatments, or pregnant.

How does the COVID vaccine work?

Should you get the COVID vaccine if you are pregnant or trying to conceive?

Should you delay your fertility treatments like IVF or embryo transfers?

What about the risk of fever and miscarriage or birth defects?

Who should get the vaccine?

Does the COVID vaccine cause infertility, birth defects, or miscarriage?

What if you are breastfeeding?

Board-certified fertility doctor, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, busts myths surrounding the current Pfizer COVID vaccine and female infertility.

Does the COVID vaccine cause infertility?

Is it female sterilization?

What is syncytin-1 and why does it matter?

How does the spike protein impact a placenta?

What about male fertility?

Does COVID cause miscarriage?

Does the COVID vaccine cause implantation failure?

Is the COVID vaccine safe in pregnancy?

Who should get the vaccine?

This is a decision that should happen between patients and doctors, and scare tactics, medical misinformation, and conspiracy theories are harmful to us all.

Board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD, reviews unexplained infertility. Unexplained infertility is when couples do not have a known reason for their infertility. After testing sperm, ovarian reserve, ovulation, and uterus, tubes - and everything come back normal, many couples are frustrated! Learn about the research guiding us in making infertility treatment decisions.

Reviewed in this video:

What is unexplained infertility?

How is unexplained infertility diagnosed?

Can you still get pregnant with unexplained infertility?

What are your treatment options with unexplained infertility?

Clomid Injectable hormones (gonadotropins) Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In vitro fertilization (IVF) In this episode discussed:

Fritz and Speroff, Clinical Gynecology Endocrinology and Infertility, 8th edition, 2011

Reindollar, Richard H. et al. A randomized clinical trial to evaluate optimal treatment for unexplained infertility: the fast track and standard treatment (FASTT) trial. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 94, Issue 3, 888 - 899. https://www.fertstert.org/action/show...

Goldman, Marlene B. et al. A randomized clinical trial to determine optimal infertility treatment in older couples: the Forty and Over Treatment Trial (FORT-T). Fertility and Sterility, Volume 101, Issue 6, 1574 - 1581.e2 https://www.fertstert.org/action/show...

Infertility is not something to joke about, but sometimes laughter is the best medicine. Having infertility at the holidays is hard. Fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford reacts to some of the funniest fertility memes from the Instagram account Hilariously Infertile. If you are trying to conceive, trying to get pregnant, undergoing fertility treatments or more - give yourself a minute to laugh at the unique experience infertility brings to those TTC.

Fertility physician Dr. Natalie Crawford, MD reviews options for lesbian couples who want to grow their family. Learn about choosing donor sperm, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilization (IVF). reciprocal IVF, and INVOcell. TTC as a lesbian couple? How do queer people have kids? How do you get pregnant as a lesbian? What do you need to know before using donor sperm? Can same-sex female couples have infertility? What does it look like if you go to the fertility doctor as a lesbian couple wanting a baby? **must know information before you start your fertility journey.

IVF (in vitro fertilization) is expensive, complicated, and confusing - but Dr. Natalie Crawford MD, board-certified fertility doctor, gives you the top tips that you need to know to have IVF success. From choosing a doctor to IVF protocols, frozen embryo transfers, and more - this is exactly what you need to know before starting IVF.

For an explanation about IVF in detail watch here: https://youtu.be/hYtr6UfRFCk