As a Woman

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses basal body temperature and dives into how to use this method of fertility awareness to help you get pregnant, understand your cycle, or help prevent pregnancy. How effective is using BBT to get pregnant? Who is it good for and not good for? How can you use it to prevent pregnancy? BBT is not new, but it has recently regained popularity. Your fertility is a sign of yo...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about natural fertility. Questions Answered: I have been struggling to get pregnant with second child. My AMH came back at 1.21 and then I got a second AMH done three months later and it came back at .7. What does a drop like this mean? If someone has had a chlamydia infection, what signs should they look for? Should they automatically get chec...

Dr. Natalie Crawford reviews three of the latest research studies by Fertility and Sterility. These studies include AMH and Vitamin D, AMH and PCOS, and periods and the lunar cycle. Dr. Crawford has a masters degree in clinical research, so staying up to date on the latest data is something she is very passionate about. You can't make decisions on data you don't know. Natalie answers your question...

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses everything you need to know about your hormones and reproductive health. This is your life. This is your body. You deserve to have the information you need to make the choices that are absolutely the best for you. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake How many days post -FET can I take a pregnancy test? How much does being overweight impact ferti...

Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the concept of personalized fertility care. The number one question we get from the audience is questions about your cycle and how to make it better. This is what your care team should be doing. Not every cycle will be perfect. But somebody should analyze what happened and make a suggestion for next steps. Listen to this episode to learn ways to advocate for yourself...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF. Questions Answered: Only one of my 28 mature eggs made it to blastocyst. Why did my progesterone rise so suddenly and how could this have impacted our cycle and results of our IVF cycle? What else could have caused these results? My wife and I are trying to get pregnant via IVF. Her FSH is 18 on the second day of her period and her e...

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. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-Fo...

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. Questions answered: Is it common to have something retained in the uterine cavity after a miscarriage? What could cause t...

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. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake. Why am I spotting while on Estrad...

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. Questions answered: I just did my first round of Letrozole and...

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. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want...

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. We hav...

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...

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. We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly...

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. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake Is it possible to increase your AMH levels? If so, how? What is the reco...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions all about miscarriage. Questions answered:  Is there a reason to do a second ultrasound after a miscarriage if your HCG has gone back down? What would you recommend for someone who has had no trouble conceiving in the past but is having issues after a second trimester miscarriage? I’ve had two chemical losses this year and was diagnosed with PCOS. All of...

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. Natalie answers your fertility questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake Is IVF success for DOR patients? How many...

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.  We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podca...

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. Natalie answers your questions in FFS-For Fertility's Sake How long will it take for my hormon...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your questions about the frozen embryo transfer. Questions Answered: Our FET is scheduled at the end of this year and we will be out of state during my TWW. What are your thoughts for testing while out of town?  What are your thoughts on flying the day of or after a frozen embryo transfer? Can a hysteroscopy and frozen embryo transfer happen within the same week? I am...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions about IVF. Questions Answered: 1. How many egg freezing cycles are safe? Can multiple rounds lead to a risk of cancer? My partner and I are planning to do reciprocal IVF. Should the protocol be different in this situation? We have moved Fertility In The News to the weekly newsletter in order to keep the podcast more evergreen. If you want to si...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers your voicemail questions specifically about the uterus and fallopian tubes. Questions answered: Given my history with D&C, Uterine septum and abnormal semen analysis, should I do IUI or IVF? I have a unicornuate uterus and PCOS. I just had a failed IUI. I want to go straight to IVF but worry about ovulating on one side. My friend was told her Fallopian tubes have alter...

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...

Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemails called in specifically about ovarian reserve and AMH. Questions answered: Does having a light (2-3 days) period mean you have low ovarian reserve? Also, is there a safe way to do HRT with factor five leiden during menopause? I got my AMH tested the week after I got my Mirena IUD out. Could that have impacted my AMH level? What does an elevated AMH with no ot...

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 qu...