Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses how diet can impact male fertility. Sperm factors contribute to 40% of infertility. The lifecycle of sperm is 90 days and sensitive at different times of development. Changes in environment can have a big impact on this process. Listen as Dr. Crawford breaks down on how different lifestyle changes can influence male fertility.

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about miscarriage. Miscarriage is so hard and something Dr. Crawford has experienced herself. Understanding when you should seek help and what that help should look like can be so advantageous as you try to advocate for yourself.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses uterine fibroids and their impact on fertility. What are the risks? What are the types? Should they be removed? How can they impact fertility and pregnancy? What are the procedure options? Dr. Crawford answers these questions and more while also citing studies on this topic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage.

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

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.

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 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.