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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains what you need to know about the hysteroscopy procedure including why it is used, how to prepare, and questions you should ask your doctor. A hysteroscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the uterus. It can be used for things like uterine polyps, fibroids, and uterine anomalies such as a uterine septum.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses your reproductive hormones including how they are checked, warning signs, what it could mean if numbers are abnormal. It’s important to know that irregular periods could be a sign of one or more of your reproductive hormones being abnormal. She also warns you about certain supplements that could potentially negatively impact your hormones.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses unexplained infertility including what it is, what you should know, and the treatment options. An unexplained infertility diagnosis is so hard. So empowering yourself with the knowledge to be able to advocate for yourself is important.

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!

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers fertility questions listeners called in on the voicemail.

Dr. Crawford discusses how to prepare for an IUI or intrauterine insemination. IUI can be used for different situations. In this podcast, she discusses different protocols, the process, chance of getting pregnant, and questions to ask your doctor to be prepared for an IUI. A lot of clinics have different processes so it’s very important to understand how your clinic does things.

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?

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses PCOS, management, treatment, what to know if you have or think you might have PCOS. PCOS is chronic illness, but it can be managed to a point where it does not interfere with your goals. PCOS is so different in everyone, and figuring out what works best for you and your needs is key.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses embryo transfer protocols and when they should be used. She goes over questions you should ask and how you can advocate for yourself on this journey. Your protocol should be personalized to you and your needs. Also, your doctor should be able to explain to you why they chose a specific protocol. Listen to this episode to empower yourself with knowledge while on your IVF journey.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in!

Questions answered:
-I had an ectopic requiring methotrexate. Is it okay to TTC 2 weeks before the recommended 3 month mark? What are the risks?
-What can be the reason for Ureaplasma? Could it be contributing to infertility?
and more!

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses a new article that evaluates diet types and the risk of miscarriage. As someone who has experiences miscarriage herself, Dr. Crawford understands the emotional toll it can take on you and the self-blame. She also understands the strong desire to do anything you can to help. You can't go back and change the past, but you can do your best to take charge of what you can.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the different IVF protocols, what you need to know about them, and questions you should be asking your doctor. The protocol is the combination of medications used to allow your body to do what needs to be done for a successful IVF cycle. You deserve to understand what protocol is chosen for you and why it was chosen.

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.