Dr. Natalie Crawford explains how to prepare and what to expect at your first fertility visit. She emphasizes the importance of finding the right fertility clinic and doctor, and stresses the need to provide complete medical information to ensure the best possible care.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, responds to a comment received about getting pregnant at an older age. In this video Dr. Crawford breaks down a popular study called "Time To Conceive" which gives data on fecundability or your chance of getting pregnant each month as you get older. It's important to understand this data when it comes to planning your family.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about natural fertility and TTC.

Let's review just preparing for the hysteroscopy including more detail about what it is, what you should know, and the questions you should ask. Hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure. It is where a camera is placed through the cervix into the uterine cavity.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses the 6 warning signs you might have endometriosis. Endometriosis is common, but not diagnosed nearly enough, and the average time to diagnosis is 7-10 years. Watch this video to learn about the warning signs, risk factors, and things you should be aware of if you think you could have endometriosis.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the various protocols and considerations surrounding embryo transfers in IVF treatment. She explains the key differences between fresh and frozen embryo transfers, the types of protocols, add ons, and what you should ask your doctor. Taking an active role in your fertility journey and asking questions and pushing for the approach that is best suited to their individual needs and goals is so important.

Hysteroscopy is a surgical procedure where a small camera is inserted through the cervix into the uterus to allow the doctor to visually examine the inside of the uterine cavity. It is used to diagnose and treat various uterine conditions that can impact fertility, such as polyps, fibroids, scar tissue, and uterine abnormalities. The goal of hysteroscopy is to optimize the uterine environment to improve the chances of successful embryo implantation and pregnancy. It is considered the gold standard for evaluating the inside of the uterus.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, answers the common question, "How will I know if I will have trouble getting pregnant?" You can test your fertility and know if something is wrong right now but it won’t guarantee you will get pregnant in the future. However, knowing the warning signs may help you make a different decision. This video will guide you and help you decide if you need to seek an evaluation sooner or do early intervention like egg or embryo freezing.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your fertility questions sent to the voicemail. Topics include AMH, luteal phase, tubal disease, and IVF cycles!

Preconception genetic carrier screening is a blood test, and we are checking to see if you are a carrier of a single gene disorder.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses the amount of eggs you need to get to a normal embryo. In this video, Dr. Crawford reviews a paper recently published in Fertility and Sterility called “The minimum number of mature oocytes needed to obtain at least one euploid blastocyst according to female age in IVF treatment cycles” So often no expectations are set so the assumption is that IVF is going to work. It’s important to have the data and know what it’s going to take for success and whether or not it’s worth it to you.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses testing your fertility and if and when it's something that you should do. She explains the different types of fertility testing including testing of ovarian reserve like AMH levels, anatomy like HSG tests of the fallopian tubes and uterus, and semen analysis for male partners. She also discusses how fertility and chances of pregnancy decline with age and the implications for family planning and choices around fertility preservation.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses IUI and how to prepare for it. Intrauterine Insemination is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into the uterus to facilitate fertilization. The procedure aims to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, thereby enhancing the chances of fertilization.It's important to understand the reasons why IUI may be used, the options, success rates, and questions to ask your doctor.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses her top tips for trying to get pregnant including coming off birth control, cycle tracking, and lifestyle optimization. As a society, we have normalized the idea of spending most of our reproductive years preventing pregnancy. Then suddenly you make the decision to start trying to get pregnant. There is often not a game plan when it comes to trying to conceive in the most optimal way or what are the warning signs something is wrong. The best way to be prepared for your fertility journey is to understand your body. Listen to this episode if you are on your TTC journey or plan to in the future!

The basics of IVF and the protocol including the goals and how success is measured.

Double board certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses when to time intercourse when trying to get pregnant. There are a lot of myths when it comes to sex and the timing including when and how often you should have intercourse. In this video, Dr. Crawford breaks it all down so you can be prepared and informed on your TTC journey.

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemails about PCOS.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the impact of uterine polyps on fertility treatments like IVF and natural conception. It suggests that removing polyps generally improves pregnancy rates, though timing during IVF cycles may not significantly affect outcomes. Despite this, the author recommends removing polyps before embryo transfer for safety and to maximize chances of success, citing a rare case of cancerous polyp as a cautionary example. Overall, the advice is to err on the side of removing polyps to optimize fertility treatment outcomes.

Double board certified REI and OBGYN, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses her tips for what to do and what to avoid when trying to conceive. There are so many myths and misconceptions when it comes to getting pregnant so it's important to know what you should and shouldn't do during this journey.

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses why and when it may be time to do IVF. IVF allows us to profoundly change your body and it’s environment. It’s important to remember that the two things that predict IVF success are your ovarian reserve or number of eggs and your age. So timing plays a key role in this decision and it also comes down to why you are in this position.