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Fertility Q&A - Ovulation Part 2
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about ovulation and ovulation induction. If you do not understand how ovulation works, it's hard to know when things are normal and most importantly when they are abnormal. It also hard to know when your periods are normal or abnormal and what treatments work or don't work for you.
Special Edition Part 2 - Understanding Fetal Personhood and IVF
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses what fetal personhood is and how restrictions on IVF can have a huge impact on families. In this special part 2 episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the impact limitations on IVF can have on embryo disposition, embryo creation, and ultimate success of IVF.
Special Edition: Supreme Court Ruling in Alabama - What Are Embryos?
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling in Alabama. What happened to the families in Alabama is devastating and heartbreaking. However, women deserve reproductive and healthcare autonomy and we are seeing women lose this autonomy. In this episode, Dr. Crawford discusses the supreme court ruling, the IVF process, why someone needs IVF, and how this law is going to impact IVF.
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: How To Get Your Period Back and Heal FHA
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.
PCOS Treatment
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how to treat PCOS through lifestyle factors and medication. This episode includes lifestyle factors that can impact PCOS such as diet, exercise, and sleep. She also discusses medications that treat PCOS symptoms including Metformin, the birth control pill, inositol, and more. PCOS is a chronic disease that will require lifelong management. Understanding your body and knowing what lifestyle factors and medications work best for you is so important.
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: Part 1- What is FHA? Do You Have It? What Is The Diagnosis?
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.
Diagnosing PCOS
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares what you need to know when it comes to the PCOS diagnosis. PCOS is complicated, but empowering yourself with knowledge is so important. There is so much false information out there about PCOS, Dr. Crawford is sharing the facts. If you think you may have PCOS or have been diagnosed with PCOS, this is the episode for you.
Progesterone: Should You Take Progesterone if You Are Trying to Conceive?
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?
What To Know Before Trying To Get Pregnant
Dr. Natalie Crawford tells you everything you need to know before trying to conceive. She covers when to stop birth control, cycle tracking, lifestyle factors, and more. This is the episode to listen to if you are currently trying to conceive or will be in the future.
Fertility Q&A - Miscarriage
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage.
PCOS Q&A: OPKS, Letrozole, Miscarriage, and more!
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about PCOS.
Very Low AMH and IVF
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses going through IVF with a very low AMH. She also dives deep into research that gives data on live-birth rates of women going through IVF with low AMH. Many clinics will not cycle patients with a very low AMH level which is why studies like this are important.
ERA Test: Should You Do The Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Test?
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.
Fertility and Your Health
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basic facts about the fertility (male and female) evaluation, your medical history, and warning signs that something else may be going on. Your reproductive health may also be telling you something about your overall health. Your endocrine system responds to the world around you.
Advanced Maternal Age: TTC and Pregnancy Over The Age Of 35
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.
The Menstrual Cycle
Dr. Natalie Crawford shares a module from her Enhance Your Natural Fertility course all about the menstrual cycle. She explains the brain's important role in the menstrual cycle, the different cycle phases, and what is normal. Your period is a vital sign. If something is abnormal, it should be evaluated.
Semen Analysis Part 2
Reviewing what we are looking for in the semen analysis, next steps, and treatment options.
Low Sperm Counts: What Causes Low Sperm Counts? Can They Be Improved?
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.
Fertility Q&A - FET
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions about the frozen embryo transfer.
Uterine Lining Q&A: Types, IVF, Melatonin, and more!
Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers your questions about the uterine lining. The uterine lining is something that is checked when you are going through fertility treatment so it's important to understand what is normal and the importance of the uterine lining.