Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions specifically about the uterus and fallopian tubes.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions all about ovulation.

Questions Answered:

How do you determine when to trigger someone who is taking ovulation induction medication?

Is it unsafe to have intercourse during the TWW/implantation?

If you suspect you have a short luteal phase, is it worthwhile to try to conceive naturally knowing the risk of miscarriage?

Can PCOS go away?

What is the reason for late ovulation? Is there a way to correct this?

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in specifically about ovarian reserve and AMH.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to navigate infertility during the holidays. She also gives advice on how to give support to a friend or family member going through infertility or fertility treatments. You deserve support. Don't be afraid to set boundaries, and communicate why they exist. Make a plan and be prepared if you are spending the holidays with family and know they are going to have questions. Give yourself the gift of education. Control what you can.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses ovulation and the cycle tracking methods including the calendar method, cervical mucus monitoring, basal body temperature, and ovulation predictor kits. She gives tips as well as data to help understand each fertility awareness method and how to use them when trying to get pregnant. Understanding these methods and what works best for you is important when it comes to optimizing your chances of getting pregnant.

Dr. Natalie Crawford explains all of the genetic testing options including pre-conception, pre-implantation, and post-conception testing. She answers the question, "Should you do genetic testing?" and goes through success rates for IVF when it comes to genetic testing. She truly believes that having this data can help you make the best decisions when it comes to growing your family.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what you should know before your embryo transfer. She explains the differences between fresh and frozen transfers including pros and cons and reasons for a fresh transfer. She then talks about what should be done before your transfer including testing and lifestyle changes. Having conversations with your doctor about what to expect as well as next steps after the transfer is extremely important.

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

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the fertility treatment add on called the ERA test or Endometrial Receptivity Analysis test. This test is used to look at the gene profile of the endometrium to see if it fits their definition of "perfect" implantation window timing. In this episode, Dr. Crawford reviews different studies of the ERA test and whether or not this test improves treatment outcomes.

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.