WHOOP Podcast How to Support Fertility with Dr. Natalie Crawford
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Sep 24, 2025 Dr. Natalie Crawford, a board-certified OB-GYN and fertility expert, joins to discuss the essential connection between fertility and overall health. She explains how hormonal birth control can mask underlying issues, making it crucial to advocate for your health at the doctor’s office. The conversation also highlights endometriosis and PCOS symptoms, as well as the importance of early fertility awareness and cycle tracking. Discover how lifestyle changes can support hormonal health and the significance of screening for conditions that affect reproductive wellbeing.
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Fertility As A Vital Sign
- Fertility is a vital sign of hormonal and long-term health, not just about having kids.
- Early infertility can signal metabolic and cardiovascular risks later in life.
Learn What Birth Control Masks
- Understand how hormonal birth control works and what it masks before starting it.
- Give yourself time after stopping contraception to observe natural cycles and identify issues.
Know Your Natural Cycle Basics
- Learn the normal ovulatory cycle basics before altering it with hormones.
- Track ovulation timing because progesterone timing controls the uterine implantation window.
