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IVF: Does IVF Cause Early Menopause? Will You Run Out Of Eggs Faster If You Do IVF?
Double Board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains the IVF process and answers the question “Does IVF cause menopause?” This question started being asked when Kourtney Kardashian made the claim that IVF put her into menopause. Is her claim fact or fiction?
Pregnancy Loss: Chemical vs Clinical Pregnancy? What Should You Know About A Chemical Pregnancy?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses chemical pregnancy, what it is, and what you should know. She also discusses the data and why it should be considered recurrent pregnancy loss if you have multiple chemical pregnancies.
TTC: When Should You See A Fertility Doctor? How Long Should You Wait? What is The Evaluation?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses when you should see a fertility doctor while on your TTC journey. She goes over fecundability rates, fertility testing, and when you shouldn't wait to see a doctor and get help.
TTC after IVF: Can You Get Pregnant After Needing IVF? What Do Studies Say?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the question “Can you get pregnant naturally after needing IVF?” She reviews a meta analysis and goes over who is more likely to be able to get pregnant a second time without needing IVF. This questions truly depends on you. She recommends using the data here to make your best decision based on your family planning goals.
Getting Pregnant With Endometriosis: TTC, Fertility Treatments, Surgery, and IVF with Endo
Double board certified OBGYN and REI discusses endometriosis and the fertility options if you have endometriosis. Endometriosis is under-diagnosed because the diagnosis requires surgery. It also presents differently in every person, and its impact on fertility can be varied. Different fertility treatments work best for different cases, and those options are broken down in this video.
Natural Family Planning: Top Tips For TTC and Pregnancy Prevention
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, gives you her top tips if you are trying to conceive or preventing pregnancy. Understanding your cycle and when you ovulate is key to natural family planning. Watch this video to learn the best ways to track your cycle and to know when to or when to not have intercourse depending on your goal.
Top Tips From A Fertility Doctor to Get Pregnant Fast
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the most asked questions about trying to conceive. She gives you the top tips to get pregnant fast and busts common myths about intercourse, conception, and ovulation. What should you do? What should you avoid?
Embryo Transfer Protocols: Which Protocol is Best? What Progesterone Is Best for an FET?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses embryo transfer protocols and what progesterone is best for FET. The intramuscular progesterone shots can be painful but in some situations, it may be best. In this video, Dr. Crawford reviews a new study that came out and what the findings were when it comes to embryo transfer protocols.
HSG Test: What is a Hysterosalpingogram? How Can It Test for Infertility?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford walks you through everything you need to know about the Hysterosalpingogram test from what it can find to how to prepare for the test and what to expect after.
Vitamin D and Fertility: Do You Have Vitamin D Deficiency? How Does It Impact Fertility & Pregnancy?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses vitamin D and its relation to fertility, including why it matters, when you should get your levels checked, and how much you should supplement.
Uterine Septum: Do You Have One? What Is the Diagnosis? Should You Get A Uterine Septum Removed?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains what a uterine septum is and gives you all of the information you need if you have. a septate uterus or think you might have one. If you are experiencing miscarriages, this is definitely something to rule out. She covers the diagnosis, the procedure to remove it, and other types of uterine birth defects.
6 Embryo Transfer Tips: Top Transfer Myths Reviewed and Tips For Getting Pregnant After IVF
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, goes through the most common embryo transfer myths, gives you the background behind them, and gives you her top embryo transfer tips.
IVF Failure: When To Get A Second IVF Opinion? What Do You Do After a Failed IVF Cycle?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains when you should get a second opinion for IVF. Sometimes your IVF cycle does not go according to plan and you may wonder if it's time to get a second opinion.
Clomid: How Can It Help You Get Pregnant?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI discusses Clomid, a medication used for ovulation induction. She describes how it works, the potential side effects and risks, and what situations she uses it for.
Irregular Periods: How To Know If Your Periods Are Irregular and What You Should Do?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains what it means to have irregular periods and why it's important to get an evaluation if you have irregular periods. Your period is a vital sign.
C-Section and Infertility: Does A Prior C-Section Increase Your Risk Of Secondary Infertility?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses prior c-sections and your risk of secondary infertility. With the increase in c-sections, this is an important conversation to have.
Progesterone and Miscarriage: Can Progesterone Supplementation Prevent Miscarriage?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses progesterone supplementation for those with recurrent pregnancy loss. This is a complicated topic and a lot of it has to do with timing and medical history.
AMH: How Can Low AMH Impact Fertility? What Should You Know About AMH?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses AMH, what you should know, and how it can impact your fertility.
Thin Uterine Lining: What Is Too Thin? What Should You Know?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses thin uterine lining. Sometimes you have a thin lining and it's already known. Sometimes thin linings are caused by other things. In this video Dr. Crawford covers multiple studies about uterine or endometrial lining when going through fresh and frozen embryo transfers. She also discusses what can be done if you have a thin uterine lining that can potentially improve outcomes.
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: What Is It? What Are The Causes? What Is The Evaluation?
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses recurrent pregnancy loss including what it is, the causes, the evaluation, and what to do moving forward. She has been in your shoes and remembers what it was like wondering when that day would come.