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As a Woman

A weekly Health, Fitness and Medicine podcast featuring Dr. Natalie Crawford

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As a Woman

Natalie Crawford Podcast Nation

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A weekly Health, Fitness and Medicine podcast featuring Dr. Natalie Crawford
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Feb 9th, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses various aspects of pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and implantation failure. In this episode, she answers voicemail questions about the best next steps after an ectopic pregnancy, the timeline for ovulation after a miscarriage, concerns over uterine lining after ...
Feb 2nd, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses PCOS and congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), emphasizing their impact on fertility. She explains the menstrual cycle's hormonal processes and how disruptions in these pathways lead to conditions like PCOS and CAH. Dr. Crawford highlights the importance of thorough evaluations to differe...
Jan 26th, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford covers common fertility myths and misconceptions. She addresses topics like the differences between birth control pills and IUDs, the limitations of AMH testing, the importance of exercise restrictions during fertility treatments, the role of male factor infertility, and the realities of IVF succes...
Jan 19th, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of fertility testing and the impact of early testing on reproductive decisions. She emphasizes that while guidelines suggest waiting a year before testing, individual circumstances may warrant earlier evaluation. Dr. Crawford outlines key tests for fertility, including mens...
Jan 12th, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford takes a deep dive into the science of ovarian reserve testing, exploring key indicators like AMH (Anti-Müllerian Hormone) and antral follicle count. She walks listeners through the process of egg growth, ovulation, and how these tests offer crucial insights into a woman’s fertility potential. Dr. C...
Jan 5th, 2025
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses a listener's question about primary amenorrhea, discussing the absence of periods despite typical puberty signs and normal hormone levels. She explains the difference between primary and secondary amenorrhea, potential causes like ovarian failure, Mullerian aplasia, androgen insensitivity...
Dec 22nd, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford gives her advice for navigating infertility during the holidays. Whether you are going through infertility or treatment or you have a family member or friend who is, this episode is for you. You deserve support. Don't be afraid to set boundaries, and communicate why they exist. Make a plan and be p...
Dec 15th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about male fertility.Questions included:I have been trying to get pregnant for 18 months, had a miscarriage, and am seeing a fertility specialist. My husband's sperm motility is 36% and morphology is 2%. The clinic says the numbers are minimally low and we can still ...
Dec 8th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about TTC and fertility. Questions Answered:If you do a frozen embryo transfer and get pregnant, and you continue tracking your basal body temperature, if you have a large decrease in your basal body temperature, does that mean anything? And should you just stop track...
Dec 1st, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about various aspects of IVF.Questions Answered:Is priming with birth control necessary for an IVF cycle, and should I try a different protocol for my next cycle?What is the difference between M1 and M2 eggs, and how often can M1 eggs reach maturity after retrieval?...
Nov 24th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail question about ovulation.Questions Answered:How do high prolactin levels interact with progesterone and other hormones during pregnancy? Can stopping prolactin-lowering medication lead to miscarriage or other problems?What does it mean if I frequently get bleeding either the ...
Nov 17th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the importance of cycle tracking for reproductive health, emphasizing its relevance in the current political climate. She explains the menstrual cycle, including the roles of FSH, LH, estrogen, and progesterone. Various cycle tracking methods are detailed, such as the calendar method, rhy...
Nov 10th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the impact of the recent election on reproductive health, focusing on IVF and contraceptive options. She reassures listeners that current IVF practices remain unchanged and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's reproductive health. She also advises against making immediate chan...
Nov 3rd, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the emotional and practical challenges of unexpected outcomes in fertility treatments, emphasizing the importance of preparation and understanding. She highlights the need for clear expectations and the role of various treatments like ovulation induction, IUI, and IVF. Dr. Crawford shares...
Oct 27th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers common questions about the uterus. Questions answered:What are the implications of having uterine scarring now that I am done having children?What are your thoughts about finding fluid in your uterus after beginning your IVF cycle? How long does it take for the body recover and go b...
Oct 20th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford provides a comprehensive overview of egg and embryo donation options for those looking to grow their families. She delves into the basics of egg donation, including the IVF process, success rates, and reasons why someone may choose to use donor eggs. Dr. Crawford also explores the complex world of ...
Oct 13th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawfords answers fertility questions. Questions Answered:Will slightly elevated prolactin levels impact fertility?If you are married and ready to start a family NOW is it a good idea to freeze eggs for the second and third child, or can freezing eggs interfere with natural fertility?I have an embryo t...
Oct 6th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers fertility questions exclusively from newsletter subscribers.Questions Answered:I was on the birth control pill for 13 years and now have irregular periods. My doctor wants me to start Clomid without any testing. Is this okay?Can we get a fertility workup before age 35 if we haven't bee...
Sep 29th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford addresses a question from an OB/GYN colleague about managing patients with unexplained infertility and high AMH levels. She explains that unexplained infertility is often due to undiagnosed issues, and a full workup is necessary to understand the underlying causes. The episode delves into the mecha...
Sep 22nd, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about cycle tracking and fertility.I am a 32-year-old who just got off birth control. Should I see a fertility specialist sooner or continue trying naturally for 6 months, given my low AMH result of 0.336? What are the pros and cons of each approach?I have been on b...
Sep 15th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford discusses the complex relationship between IVF and reproductive rights in the current political landscape. She provides an overview of IVF technology and its importance in helping people build families. She addresses misconceptions about abortion and fetal personhood, and how these issues directly ...
Sep 8th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers a question from a listener about what the next steps are after freezing your eggs when you are ready to use them. She covers the nuances of the egg freezing process, debunking the misconception that it is an "insurance policy" for fertility. Dr. Crawford then goes through the step-by-step p...
Sep 1st, 2024
In this exclusive Q&A episode, Dr. Natalie Crawford answers subscriber questions on a variety of fertility topics, including recurrent pregnancy loss, diet for conception, IVF and implantation issues, CoQ10 supplements, second trimester losses, and hirsutism treatment.Questions Answered:Does having recurrent pregna...
Aug 25th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford answers voicemail questions about hormones. Questions answered:Should FSH, LH, and progesterone be tested during a fertility evaluation?I have hypo hypo. Why is my period starting 12 days after my trigger shot, even though she is taking progesterone supplements? Is this normal or a concern?Is b...
Aug 18th, 2024
Dr. Natalie Crawford dives deep into ovarian failure, perimenopause, and hormones. She explores how ovarian function can cease at any age, even before puberty, and discusses the natural decline in ovarian reserve as women age. She highlights the significance of estrogen, its role in overall health, and how its decline ...
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