Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains the IVF process and discusses if it's too "hard." When you start entering in the fertility space, there is so much we don’t know about our bodies. So the IVF process can seem like a lot. Dr. Crawford hears so many people say “I don’t want to do IVF because it is too hard?" In this video she breaks down the process in a tangible way for you to understand the process, the odds, and make the decision for yourself.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about the uterus and tubes and getting pregnant. Understanding your reproductive anatomy is so important to being able to make decisions that are right for you.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses the "post birth control pill syndrome" and answers a common question: Do you need to do a "cleanse" or "detox" when you stop taking birth control. Not everybody needs to be on the pill. It is one option that can prevent a pregnancy and treat medical conditions. Birth control is very individualized depending on who you are and what pill you are taking. Like anything, there are pros and cons to taking the pill.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses progesterone only pills and the newly released over the counter birth control pill, Opill. Understanding how these pills work and how to take them is very important. Easier access to contraceptive options is so great, but please remember that there a lot of other reasons to see your OBGYN or PCP like pap smears, general health evaluations, and STI screenings.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IVF and the recent bill in Alabama regarding embryos. When things aren’t discussed enough, we are not able to make educated choices. In this video, Dr. Crawford answers questions you are having regarding personhood bills and IVF. Understanding how IVF works is key in understanding these bills. It is important to know that these laws can make IVF more risky and less accessible.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses functional hypothalamic amenorrhea and how you can heal and get your period back. She also discusses options if you are trying to get pregnant now or in the future.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, what it is, and how it is diagnosed. It's important to remember that your period is a vital sign and something like FHA can impact your health. If you do not have period, this needs to be discussed with your doctor.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains whether or not you should take progesterone while you are trying to conceive. So often patients are given misinformation about progesterone which can negatively impact your chances of conceiving. Who needs supplementation? When do they need it?

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about PCOS.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the question, “Should you get the ERA test?” If you are going through IVF, you may have heard about this test. Dr. Crawford reviews several studies on the ERA test and gives you the information you need to decide whether this test is for you or not.

Dr. Natalie Crawford helps you understand what it means to be advanced maternal age or over the age of 35 and trying to conceive. It’s important to know the risks but also know how you can advocate for yourself.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains the semen analysis and discusses low sperm counts. A lot can impact sperm counts, and it's so important to be aware of what can cause low sperm counts. Male factor contributes to 50 percent of infertility cases, so this is not something to ignore.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your ovulation questions. Understanding your cycle and specifically your ovulation is key when you are trying to conceive. It's important to know that if something is off, you should get evaluated.

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IVF protocol basics. She discusses what protocol may be best for different situations and the different medications that can be used throughout the process. If you are going through IVF, watch this video to empower yourself with knowledge and advocate for yourself.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses different findings during a fertility ultrasound and what they mean. She talks about a tilted uterus, your fallopian tubes, cysts, and more. Some things that are found on ultrasound are not concerning when it comes to your fertility, but it is important to know when you should be concerned.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses implantation and if implantation bleeding or spotting could be a sign you are pregnant. She also discusses the menstrual cycle and how your hormone levels change leading up to the implantation window. It's also important to know that mid-cycle bleeding or spotting could indicate something else.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses what painful periods are and what causes them. Understanding your menstrual cycle and knowing what is normal is so important for your health and fertility. If you have period pain that is impacting your quality of life, please find a doctor that will take you seriously. There is no universal answer, but you should find somebody who will work with you to get to the bottom of what is causing painful periods.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI discusses whether or not you can get pregnant with one fallopian tube. She goes into detail about the function of your fallopian tubes, why one may be blocked or need to be removed, and what it looks like to get pregnant with one tube. She also explains how your fallopian tubes can be tested.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains what normal hormone levels are and what to know if yours are abnormal. She explains the menstrual cycle in detail and what your hormone levels should be during different phases of your cycle. Hormones can be a hard topic and it's important to know if your levels are normal especially if you are trying to conceive.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, explains ovulation and how you can know if you are ovulating or not. It's important to know how your menstrual cycle works and that your period is a vital sign. There are many ways to know if you are ovulating. Watch this video to learn how!